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Welcome the Retirement Resources Financial Information Center (RRFIC), where you'll find a wealth of information in the form of videos, splashbooks, newsletter articles, calculators, and reports. RRFIC covers a wide range of topics from getting started on your financial journey to advanced estate planning concepts.

Our goal is to help you make better-informed decisions, to keep you moving in the right direction, without unnecessary financial stress.

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Newsletters

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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What Can You Learn from Your Tax Return?

Tax season may be over, but a completed tax return offers information that can help with financial strategy for the rest of the year.

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Strategies for Taking RMDs

This article provides an overview of rules, options, and strategies for taking required minimum distributions (RMDs).

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Eight Ideas for Smarter Holiday Shopping

Offers practical holiday shopping tips to save time and money.

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Calculators

Mortgage Acceleration

This calculator can help you determine how soon you can pay off your mortgage.

Life Expectancy

Knowing your likely life expectancy is an important factor in making long-term financial plans.

Lifetime Earnings

This calculator is designed to help you attach a dollar figure to your life’s work.

Retirement Plan Early Distribution

Estimate how much would remain after paying income taxes and penalties if you took an early distribution from a retirement plan.

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