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Don’t Take the Bait: How to Recognize Phishing Scams
In a phishing scam, criminals use emails, text messages, or phone calls to try and trick you into providing personal and financial information.
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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.
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Understanding the “No Tax on Tips” Deduction
In 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act established a temporary federal tax deduction to help reduce the tax liability of certain tipped workers.
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HOT TOPIC: The Iran War, the Economy, and Your Portfolio
This article looks at the economic impact of the war with Iran, including rising oil and gas prices and the potential effects on inflation, investments, and the broader economy.
Calculators
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Loan Payoff
How much will it cost to pay off a loan over its lifetime?
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Impact of Inflation
Estimate the future cost of an item based on today’s prices and the rate of inflation you expect.
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Estate Taxes
Use this calculator to estimate the federal estate taxes that could be due on your estate after you die.
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Cost of Retirement
Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.