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REITs Offer Income and Diversification

Most broad stock funds contain real estate investment trusts (REITs), but for a more strategic approach, investors can choose from a variety of REIT funds and individual REITs.
HOT TOPIC: Social Security and Medicare: The Clock Is Ticking

According to this year’s Trustees report, Social Security recipients might face a benefit cut in 2034 unless Congress acts soon to strengthen the program.
Online Shopping in the Tariff Era

Even small online purchases that are shipped from outside the United States must now pass through customs — and are likely to incur duties.
How Has SECURE 2.0 Affected 401(k) Plans?

The SECURE 2.0 Act introduced new features designed to make 401(k)s even more appealing to workers.

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.
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.