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The key to healthcare in retirement might be a patchwork of different choices.

Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities What is your plan for health care during retirement?

The list of IRA withdrawals that may be taken without incurring a 10% early penalty has grown.

IRA Withdrawals that Escape the 10% Tax Penalty

Learn more about whether you need to pay estimated taxes.

You May Need to Make Estimated Tax Payments If… Have income that isn’t subject to tax withholding? Or insufficient withholdings? You may have to pay estimated taxes.

Are you or someone you know considering higher education? For many, understanding the Federal Student Grant Program may be essential for collegiate success.

Exploring the Federal Student Grant Program In this article, explore the benefits of the Federal Student Grant Program.

Use your car for business? Make sure you're on the same page as your insurance carrier.

When Does Your Personal Car Become a Commercial Vehicle? At what point can you call a personal vehicle commercial?

Required minimum distributions can catch retirees off guard. Use this calculator to estimate your RMD and think through how it fits into your overall picture.

Estimate Your RMD Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.

Do you actually know what your car costs you in fuel each year? Enter your driving habits and gas prices to find out what your MPG really means for your wallet.

What's Your MPG? Calculate your vehicle's fuel efficiency and see what you're spending on gas annually.

Long-term care costs can be significant—and many people underestimate them. Use this tool to get a sense of what care might cost and how to prepare.

Long-Term-Care Needs Estimate potential long-term care costs and what coverage may help address them.

Markets posted solid second-quarter gains as investors responded to upbeat economic reports, continued diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, and strong first-quarter corporate numbers. The S&P 500 rose 14.87%, the Nasdaq gained 21.41%, and the Dow picked up 12.90%, while Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite added 6.37%. Looking ahead, markets may continue to react to Middle East updates, oil prices, inflation trends, and the pace of global commerce through the Strait of Hormuz. From U.S. home price growth to Canadian housing forecasts, this quarter’s by-the-numbers highlights the data behind one of North America’s most closely watched markets.

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A windfall from a loved one can be both rewarding and complicated. Learn how to cope with such an outcome with this message.

Managing an Inheritance A windfall from a loved one can be both rewarding and complicated.