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Calculators

Lifetime Earnings

This calculator is designed to help you attach a dollar figure to your life’s work.

Home Affordability

Estimate of the maximum amount of financing you can expect to get when you begin house hunting.

Life Insurance

How much life insurance would you need to produce a sufficient income stream for your family?

Mortgage Acceleration

This calculator can help you determine how soon you can pay off your mortgage.

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Newsletters

HOT TOPIC: How to Make the Most of the Payroll Tax Cut

Have you considered what you will do with the extra 2% in take-home pay that you will receive in 2011? An extra 2% might not seem like much, but it could be an opportunity to make a difference in your financial future.

The Financial State of the States

Many state and local governments have struggled with lower tax receipts and large budget deficits — during and after the recession. This article offers a closer look at the financial pressures facing the states and how the methods used to address budget shortfalls could ultimately serve as a drag on the national economy.

Managing Cash When Interest Rates Are Low

It's generally a good idea to keep three to six months of income in an emergency fund, but where should cash be kept when interest rates are low? This article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of savings accounts, certificates of deposit, and money market funds.

HOT TOPIC: European News Causes Market Mood Swings

In recent weeks, the yields on Italian bonds spiked to more than 7%, suggesting the sovereign debt crisis was spreading to a much larger economy and eluding the European Union’s efforts to contain it. The U.S. stock and bond markets have responded to the headlines coming out of Europe. This article explores the role of political risk in U.S. financial market volatility.

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