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HOT TOPIC: Mining Maelstrom: Why Rare Earths Are Making Headlines

Outside scientific and national security arenas, many people may not understand the importance of rare- earth minerals. This article helps demystify these critical natural resources.
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.
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.
The Corporate World Is All-In on AI

As the race among large tech companies to monetize AI hits full throttle, it’s worth considering how adoption of AI-enabled technologies might affect the economic prospects of businesses and workers.

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.
Tax-Deferred Savings

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