SMS Financial & Investment Management

Loan Payoff

How much will it cost to pay off a loan over its lifetime?

Home Affordability

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

Mortgage Refinancing

Determine whether you should consider refinancing your mortgage.

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HOT TOPIC: New Rules Likely Making Credit Cards More Expensive

New rules designed to limit credit-card issuers from quietly raising interest rates and fees will undoubtedly help consumers become more aware of the terms and conditions on their credit cards. But the real news is that the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 (CARD) may actually be making credit cards more expensive to use.

HOT TOPIC: New Year, Higher Taxes?

After the Waterford Crystal ball descends in Times Square on New Year’s Eve, most people will see their taxes ascending for 2011 — at least that’s the current situation. Find out how high they could go.

TIPS for Fighting Inflation

Although inflation has been fairly quiet over the past few years, it remains a perennial concern for investors because it reduces the value of money over time.

A Question of Identity

The Federal Trade Commission estimates that up to 9 million Americans are victims of identity theft each year. Education is the first step to help protect yourself from ID theft. Take this short quiz to see how much you know.

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