Valerie Schmitz, CEPA, CPFA President
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Newsletters
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Mutual Funds: What’s in Your Portfolio?
Mutual funds offer a convenient way to invest across a wide range of market activity. This article provides an overview of different types of mutual funds in order of typical risk.
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Tracking the Fed’s Progress on Disinflation
This article compares the key inflation measures that economists and investors are watching for signs of easing price pressures.
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Home Energy Tax Credits
There are two separate federal tax credits available for home installation of certain energy efficient or clean energy property. Learn more.
Calculators
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Taxable Equivalent Yield
Calculate the rate of return you would have to receive from a taxable investment to realize an equivalent tax-exempt yield.
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Car Affordability
How much can you afford to pay for a car?
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Life Insurance
How much life insurance would you need to produce a sufficient income stream for your family?
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Credit Card Debt
How Long Will It Take to Pay my Balance?