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Newsletters
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Watch for These Hazards on the Road to Retirement
The road to retirement is typically not a smooth ride. This article looks at five potential risks that can slow progress along the way.
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Investor, Know Thyself: How Your Biases Can Affect Investment Decisions
While traditional economic models assume that people make rational decisions, most humans don’t think like robots. This article summarizes some common biases that can influence financial decisions.
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A Pension Strategy That May Boost Your Income
A strategy called pension maximization may enable a married pensioner to elect the higher payments of a single-life annuity while also providing for the spouse’s financial future.
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Financial Safety Nets: Exploring Available Sources of Emergency Funds
Nearly 60% of U.S. adults are uncomfortable with their level of emergency savings. Here are some potential ways to access funds.
Calculators
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Loan Payoff
How much will it cost to pay off a loan over its lifetime?
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Mortgage Refinancing
Determine whether you should consider refinancing your mortgage.
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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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Cost of Retirement
Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.