Understanding Today’s Financial Environment
Newsletters
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Be Storm Smart: How to Prepare for Extreme Weather
More than a quarter of U.S. homes are exposed to severe or extreme weather risk. While homeowners can’t control the forecast, they can take proactive steps to prepare.
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Keeping Cool in Volatile Markets
Overreacting to market movements or trying to “time the market” by guessing its future direction can create additional risk that could negatively affect long-term portfolio performance.
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New Auto Loan Interest Deduction Explained
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) provides an annual deduction of up to $10,000 for interest paid on qualifying new auto loans, effective for tax years 2025 through 2028.
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Small Business: Coping with the End of De Minimis Imports
Small businesses must now pay duties on low-value goods they could previously source inexpensively from China and elsewhere.
Calculators
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LTCI Cost of Waiting
Estimate the potential cost of waiting to purchase a long-term care insurance policy.
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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.
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Car Affordability
How much can you afford to pay for a car?