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HOT TOPIC: The Iran War, the Economy, and Your Portfolio

This article looks at the economic impact of the war with Iran, including rising oil and gas prices and the potential effects on inflation, investments, and the broader economy.
Taxing Social Security Benefits: Clearing the Confusion

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act did not change the rules for taxing Social Security benefits, but it did create a new deduction for seniors that could help reduce their tax burden.
No More Groundhog Day for Your Finances: Time for a Financial Wellness Checkup

Financial habits can repeat themselves, month after month and year after year, until we consciously break the pattern.
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.

LTCI Cost of Waiting

Estimate the potential cost of waiting to purchase a long-term care insurance policy.
Tax-Deferred Savings

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