Understanding Today’s Financial Environment
Newsletters
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Variable Annuities: Strategies to Help Counter Retirement Risks
Unlike retirement accounts, there are no federal contribution limits for variable annuities, and the investment gains won’t be taxed until they are withdrawn.
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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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Location, Location, Location: The Premium Parents Pay for Top Schools
Homes in neighborhoods with access to top schools tend to cost significantly more than a typical home in the surrounding area.
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Midyear Checkup: Can You Contribute More to Your Retirement Plan?
With traditional pensions in decline, it’s up to the individual employee to build retirement savings in a work-based account.
Calculators
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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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Lease Payment
How much would your monthly lease payment be?
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IRA Eligibility
Use this calculator to determine whether you qualify for the different types of IRAs.
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Credit Card Debt
How Long Will It Take to Pay my Balance?