Lesley Sommers, President
Newsletters
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HOT TOPIC: The Shutdown is Over: What Now?
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history ended on November 12, 2025. This article looks at the bill that ended the shutdown, issues that are unresolved, and estimates of the economic impact.
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The Employment Situation: A Closely Watched Report
Among all the economic indicators released each month, the Employment Situation is one of the most highly anticipated and can move financial markets.
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Medicare or Medicaid?
It’s easy to confuse Medicare and Medicaid, but there are important differences between the programs.
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Index Funds: Traditional and Not-So-Traditional
While all index funds attempt to track the performance of a market index, there are hundreds of indexes and at least two alternate approaches to traditional indexing.
Calculators
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Mortgage Refinancing
Determine whether you should consider refinancing your mortgage.
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Loan Payoff
How much will it cost to pay off a loan over its lifetime?
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Home Affordability
Estimate of the maximum amount of financing you can expect to get when you begin house hunting.