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Cost of Retirement

Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.

Federal Income Tax

This calculator can help you estimate your annual federal income tax liability.

Mortgage Refinancing

Determine whether you should consider refinancing your mortgage.

Financial IQ Test

Take this quick quiz to find out your Financial IQ

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Test Your College Funding Knowledge

If you want to help your children or grandchildren accumulate enough money to afford college, a good first step is to become familiar with 529 plans and the Coverdell Education Savings Account.

When Investing Pays Dividends

Aside from the potential for steady payments, dividends can be a good way to assess a company's health, quality of earnings, and future prospects.

How Health-Care Expenses Could Affect Your Retirement Lifestyle

Given the discussion over the future of U.S. health care, is it time to recalculate how much money you will need to pay for medical care in retirement?

HOT TOPIC: New Rules Likely Making Credit Cards More Expensive

New rules designed to limit credit-card issuers from quietly raising interest rates and fees will undoubtedly help consumers become more aware of the terms and conditions on their credit cards. But the real news is that the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 (CARD) may actually be making credit cards more expensive to use.

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