Emily Stead

06/22/2026

Long-term care costs can be significant—and many people underestimate them. Use this tool to get a sense of what care might cost and how to prepare.

Estimate potential long-term care costs and what coverage may help address them.

06/19/2026

What rate of return would it take to hit your savings goal? Enter your target and timeline, and this calculator will tell you what you'd need to earn.

Work backwards from your savings goal to find the rate of return you'd need to get there.

06/17/2026

Where is your money actually going each month? Use this budgeting tool to break down your income and expenses and spot opportunities to do more with what you have.

Track your monthly income and expenses to get a clearer view of your cash flow.

06/15/2026

Building wealth is less about a single big win and more about consistent small choices that compound over time. Good financial habits can act like an “autopilot” system. Here are six money habits worth putting into practice this year.

06/12/2026

How long does it take your money to double? The answer might surprise you. Enter a rate of return and see the Rule of 72 in action.

06/10/2026

Paying your mortgage every two weeks instead of monthly could knock years off your loan. See the numbers and decide if bi-weekly payments make sense for you.

See how switching to bi-weekly mortgage payments could reduce interest and shorten your loan.

06/08/2026

Developing a retirement strategy? It's critical to know the differences between investment types.

One or the other? Perhaps both traditional and Roth IRAs can play a part in your retirement plans.

06/05/2026

Should you focus on paying off debt or put your extra dollars to work? This calculator helps you compare both paths and think through what makes sense for you.

Weigh the potential outcomes of paying off debt versus directing those dollars elsewhere.

06/03/2026

Net worth is one of the most telling numbers in personal finance. Add up your assets and liabilities to see where you really stand today.

Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.

06/01/2026

We all want to know, “What’s next for the financial markets?” But no one knows for sure.