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    1. Using A Solo 401(k) For The Soon-To-Retire Entrepreneur
      The Roth IRA Peter Thiel used to amass billions in tax-free dollars has renewed interest in using tax-advantaged retirement plans as a means for accumulating wealth. What hangs up entrepreneurs is they don’t want to set aside wealth only to have it be taxed away. Whether you think of this as greed or good business, tax
    2. 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
    3. Collecting Unemployment? How To Avoid A Tax Bill Next Year
      With more than one in 10 workers currently jobless, many Americans are depending on unemployment benefits as a financial crutch to get them through the pandemic. The $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act dramatically expanded unemployment benefits by amount, how long they last and who is
    4. More Than Just Rates: How to Compare Homeowners Insurance Policies
      Buying a homeowners policy for the first time — or shopping around for a new one — can be a challenging experience. Homeowners insurance can seem very complicated, particularly when most of us just want good coverage for our home for common disasters from a reputable insurer at a good price. The first step in a hunt fo
    5. The elimination of the Stretch IRA: 7 strategies to consider
      It used to be that you could leave your IRA to your children after you die and they could stretch the taxable withdrawals out of that IRA account over
    6. 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
    7. 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
    8. 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
    9. 3 Moves to Make Before Doing a Balance Transfer
      If you owe money on a few different credit cards, you may be considering a balance transfer. A balance transfer lets you move your existing balances onto a new card with a lower interest rate -- ideally, an initial 0% introductory rate.
    10. 3 times you should consider refinancing your student loans, according to a financial planner
      If you have student loans, you've probably wondered whether or not you should refinance them. Maybe you've heard that's a great way to save money. Or