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Common Financial Mistakes to Avoid
Just as to-do lists can be a key part of planning, do-not-do lists can be helpful reminders to avoid mistakes that others have made.1.Impulse
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5 Steps to Retiring Early
Early retirement is becoming an increasingly popular financial goal for many Americans. The FIRE movement — Financial Independence, Retire Early — has gained traction in recent years, and more people find themselves aggressively saving with the hopes of leaving the workforce in their 40s or 50s rather than their 60s or
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10 Tax-Smart Strategies With December Deadlines
This year marked the first time taxpayers filed their returns under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA). Due to the sheer number of changes introduced, many taxpayers may not be aware of steps that need to be taken before year-end to help manage their tax exposure under the new law. That’s where year-end tax plann
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4 Key Dates Student Loan Borrowers Should Know in 2024
This article is part of Money’s new-year checklist — a 10-step guide to crushing your financial goals in 2024 (and beyond). For expert tips on how to
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9 ways to withdraw money early from your IRA - without paying a penalty
The IRS allows penalty-free early withdrawals from traditional IRAs in certain circumstances, called hardship provisions. Hardship provisions spare you the 10% penalty, but not taxes, on the withdrawn sum. IRA early withdrawals that can be penalty-free include expenses for healthcare, college, childbirth, and a first h
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How Parents & Grandparents Can Help Fund A Child IRA
Congratulations! Your child has a job! Now what? How about a Child IRA? Your child won’t be thinking of this, but you should.
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Want To Leave Your Kids An Inheritance? They May Only Have 10 Years To Take It.
The Secure Act, which was signed into law in December 2019, brings about several major changes to the retirement system. One such shift marks the end of so-called “stretch IRAs” for non-spouse beneficiaries who inherit a retirement account after 2019. Although there are a couple of exceptions, starting in 2020, most ad
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You Can Contribute More to an HSA in 2021. Here's Why You Should.
Health savings accounts (HSAs) are one of the most valuable tax-advantaged investments, but they're often overlooked. HSAs aren't open to everyone; you need a qualifying high-deductible health plan to be eligible. But if you qualify, there's some good news: The amount you can invest in your account is going up next yea
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3 Essential Finance Moves to Make Before You Turn 40
Some people dread turning 40. Others can't wait and see getting older as a positive thing.
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3 Reasons Your Credit Card Is Your Best Summer Travel Companion
There are a lot of good reasons to use a credit card to book your summer travel.