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Newsletters
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Index Funds: Traditional and Not-So-Traditional
While all index funds attempt to track the performance of a market index, there are hundreds of indexes and at least two alternate approaches to traditional indexing.
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HOT TOPIC: AI Expectations Underpin the Economic Outlook for 2026
This article discusses economic forecasts for 2026 and the trends that are influencing them, including surging AI investment.
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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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Be Storm Smart: How to Prepare for Extreme Weather
More than a quarter of U.S. homes are exposed to severe or extreme weather risk. While homeowners can’t control the forecast, they can take proactive steps to prepare.
Calculators
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Estate Taxes
Use this calculator to estimate the federal estate taxes that could be due on your estate after you die.
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Retirement Plan Early Distribution
Estimate how much would remain after paying income taxes and penalties if you took an early distribution from a retirement plan.
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Lease Payment
How much would your monthly lease payment be?
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Lifetime Earnings
This calculator is designed to help you attach a dollar figure to your life’s work.