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Are You Prepared for the High Cost of Dying?

End-of-life care and the death of a loved one not only carry an emotional price tag, but they often impose a substantial financial strain on families.
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.
HOT TOPIC: The Fed Lowers Rates in an Economic Balancing Act

This article looks at the Fed’s dilemma in setting monetary policy to address slowing employment with rising inflation, and the potential effects of lower rates on businesses and consumers.
Media Trends: Where Have All the Readers Gone?

The majority of Americans read few books over the last year, while the number of weekly podcast listeners has been rising.

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.
IRA Eligibility

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

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