Charlton K. Rochester MBA, Financial Consultant
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Newsletters
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HOT TOPIC: Rising Oil Prices Could Pose the Latest Threat to the Economy
This article discusses the market dynamics that are impacting oil prices and adding to concerns about broader inflation and economic growth.
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New SAVE Repayment Plan Offers Key Benefits
In July 2023, the Department of Education launched a new income-driven repayment plan for federal student loans called the Saving on a Valuable Education Plan.
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ESG Investing in the Spotlight
This article explains environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing and its potential effect on portfolio performance.
Calculators
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Car Affordability
How much can you afford to pay for a car?
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Cost of Retirement
Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.
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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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Credit Card Debt
How Long Will It Take to Pay my Balance?