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HOT TOPIC: Can Productivity Keep Driving the U.S. Economy?

This article looks at the importance of productivity to the U.S. economy, possible contributing factors to the recent surge, and the prospects for an extended period of strong productivity growth.
What’s Your Real Return?

While investors typically look at the nominal return on their investments, it’s important to understand the real return in order to target financial goals.
A Pension Strategy That May Boost Your Income

A strategy called pension maximization may enable a married pensioner to elect the higher payments of a single-life annuity while also providing for the spouse’s financial future.
Do You Know Your Medicare Coverage Options?

There are two ways to obtain Medicare coverage: Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage. Here’s how they work.

Home Affordability

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

A balance sheet summarizes your assets and liabilities and reveals your net worth.
Retirement Plan Early Distribution

Estimate how much would remain after paying income taxes and penalties if you took an early distribution from a retirement plan.
Impact of Inflation

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