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Newsletters
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The United States Is Older Than Ever Before
The median age of the U.S. population rose to a record high in 2022, a demographic trend that has implications for the economy and government programs like Social Security and Medicare.
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Two Tax-Friendly Retirement Plans for the Self-Employed
Setting up a retirement plan provides a way to help shelter more income from taxes and save money for the future.
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HOT TOPIC: Tariff Turmoil: The Makings of a Stock Market Correction
On March 13, 2025, the S&P 500 Index landed in correction territory after a swift drop. An escalating trade war and signs of a slowing economy have unsettled the financial markets.
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Saving for College: 529 Plan vs. Roth IRA
529 plans and Roth IRAs can both be used to save for college. This article compares the features of these two saving options.
Calculators
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Life Insurance
How much life insurance would you need to produce a sufficient income stream for your family?
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Tax-Deferred Savings
Compare the potential future value of tax-deferred investments to that of taxable investments.
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Impact of Inflation
Estimate the future cost of an item based on today’s prices and the rate of inflation you expect.