Understanding Today’s Financial Environment
Newsletters
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Foreign Stocks Outperformed in 2025
Although U.S. stocks have provided a higher return over the past 20 years, foreign stocks outperformed in seven of those years, including 2025.
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Three Ways to Help Build Financial Resilience
Here are some steps to help handle challenging times and potentially emerge even stronger.
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Key Tax Law Changes to Higher Education Coming Soon
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes many provisions that affect higher education.
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HOT TOPIC: The Iran War, the Economy, and Your Portfolio
This article looks at the economic impact of the war with Iran, including rising oil and gas prices and the potential effects on inflation, investments, and the broader economy.
Calculators
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Net Worth
A balance sheet summarizes your assets and liabilities and reveals your net worth.
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Life Expectancy
Knowing your likely life expectancy is an important factor in making long-term financial plans.
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College Funding
Use this calculator to estimate the cost of your child’s education, based on the variables you input.