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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.
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.
Wealthy Colleges Face Expanded Endowment Tax

A new tiered tax rate on the endowments of wealthy colleges and universities could affect spending on financial aid, research, and other college programs.
HOT TOPIC: The Shutdown is Over: What Now?

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history ended on November 12, 2025. This article looks at the bill that ended the shutdown, issues that are unresolved, and estimates of the economic impact.

Tax-Deferred Savings

Compare the potential future value of tax-deferred investments to that of taxable investments.
LTCI Cost of Waiting

Estimate the potential cost of waiting to purchase a long-term care insurance policy.
Taxable Equivalent Yield

Calculate the rate of return you would have to receive from a taxable investment to realize an equivalent tax-exempt yield.
IRA Eligibility

Use this calculator to determine whether you qualify for the different types of IRAs.