Understanding Today’s Financial Environment
Newsletters
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Medicare or Medicaid?
It’s easy to confuse Medicare and Medicaid, but there are important differences between the programs.
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Understanding the “No Tax on Tips” Deduction
In 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act established a temporary federal tax deduction to help reduce the tax liability of certain tipped workers.
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Locked Out? How to Break Into Today’s Housing Market
Homeownership can still be an attainable goal, but it may take more planning, flexibility, and creativity than it did in the past.
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The Evolution of Retirement Savings
The retirement savings landscape has changed dramatically over the past 50 years. How might these developments affect tomorrow’s retirees?
Calculators
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Long-Term Care Self Insurance
Will you be able to afford nursing home care?
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Impact of Inflation
Estimate the future cost of an item based on today’s prices and the rate of inflation you expect.
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Home Affordability
Estimate of the maximum amount of financing you can expect to get when you begin house hunting.
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Cost of Retirement
Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.