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Home Appliance Economics

The prices of new home appliances have declined over the last decade, but repair costs have gone through the roof. Here’s what to consider when facing appliance-buying decisions.
Voluntourism: A Vacation That Makes a Difference

A volunteer vacation offers an opportunity to give back, meet new people who share common interests, and become immersed in a different culture.
Locked Out? How to Break Into Today’s Housing Market

Homeownership can still be an attainable goal, but it may take more planning, flexibility, and creativity than it did in the past.
Three Ways to Help Build Financial Resilience

Here are some steps to help handle challenging times and potentially emerge even stronger.

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Lifetime Earnings

This calculator is designed to help you attach a dollar figure to your life’s work.
Cost of Retirement

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

Estimate the future cost of an item based on today’s prices and the rate of inflation you expect.
Home Affordability

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