Understanding Today’s Financial Environment
Newsletters
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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.
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HOT TOPIC: Mining Maelstrom: Why Rare Earths Are Making Headlines
Outside scientific and national security arenas, many people may not understand the importance of rare- earth minerals. This article helps demystify these critical natural resources.
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Online Shopping in the Tariff Era
Even small online purchases that are shipped from outside the United States must now pass through customs — and are likely to incur duties.
Calculators
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Mortgage Refinancing
Determine whether you should consider refinancing your mortgage.
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Cost of Retirement
Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.
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Lease Payment
How much would your monthly lease payment be?
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Mortgage Acceleration
This calculator can help you determine how soon you can pay off your mortgage.