Home Affordability

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

Impact of Inflation

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

Tax-Deferred Savings

Compare the potential future value of tax-deferred investments to that of taxable investments.

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The Growing Popularity of Preferred Stocks

Investors may be attracted to "preferreds" because they are a potential source of dividend income. Preferred stocks have evolved in recent years as the demands of investors have changed.

TIPS for Fighting Inflation

Although inflation has been fairly quiet over the past few years, it remains a perennial concern for investors because it reduces the value of money over time.

Most Recoveries Are Announced Months After They Begin

Because it can take so long for the National Bureau of Economic Research to determine when a recession began or ended, people who delay financial decisions until they are certain a recession is over are at a disadvantage because they may be operating on old information.

Inflation Gets Personal

The CPI attempts to measure the rate of inflation experienced by the average American, but this figure may not be entirely applicable to your situation.

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