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Buying a Condo? Focus on the Financials

Condominiums are generally priced lower than single-family homes, but condo ownership comes with some special costs and financial implications.
Have You Set a Retirement Savings Goal?

Completing this simple worksheet can help establish a realistic retirement savings target.
Peer-to-Peer Payments Are Popular, but Be Careful

Making a peer-to-peer (P2P) payment is a convenient way to transfer money to family, friends, or businesses — these precautions can help avoid costly mistakes.
Why Renters Should Have Their Own Insurance

Young renters who are just striking out on their own may not realize that a landlord’s insurance policy typically will not cover the destruction or loss of the tenant’s possessions.

Estate Taxes

Use this calculator to estimate the federal estate taxes that could be due on your estate after you die.
Long-Term Care Self Insurance

Will you be able to afford nursing home care?
Taxable Equivalent Yield

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

Estimate of the maximum amount of financing you can expect to get when you begin house hunting.