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Newsletters
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A Mortgage Recast Is an Alternative to Refinancing
When a mortgage is recast, the borrower puts money toward the principal balance of a home loan, reducing the monthly payment.
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Fixed Annuities: Retirement Income for Now or Later
Purchasing a fixed annuity shifts the risk for future investment returns to the insurance company and could help create a pension-like income stream for retirement.
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HOT TOPIC: Real Estate Roundup: Feeling the Impact of Higher Rates
This article discusses why the values of U.S. commercial property and homes have performed differently and how lingering weakness in the real estate sector could affect the economy.
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What’s Required of the Executor of an Estate?
Being named as the executor of an estate is generally an honor but settling an estate can be a difficult and time-consuming job. This article provides an overview of typical executor responsibilities.
Calculators
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Net Worth
A balance sheet summarizes your assets and liabilities and reveals your net worth.
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Roth IRA Conversion
This calculator can help you determine whether you should consider converting to a Roth IRA.
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Home Affordability
Estimate of the maximum amount of financing you can expect to get when you begin house hunting.
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Tax-Deferred Savings
Compare the potential future value of tax-deferred investments to that of taxable investments.