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Update Your Retirement Strategy with New 2020 IRS Contribution Limits
If you wish you could save more for retirement, you’re in luck. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is letting you contribute more toward retirement in 2020. The increase in the annual limit also applies to catch-up contributions. This is great news for retirement savers since 38% of Americans aren’t confident that they
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Tips to teach kids about money and savings. Do's and Don'ts to teaching kids about money
Educating kids about money and savings is key to their future financial success. Parents need to understand the best practices and pitfalls.
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The 3 Biggest Mistakes You Can Make When Investing in CDs
Certificates of deposit (CDs) can be a smart, safe way to earn more on your savings, letting you lock up your money for a set period in exchange for a guaranteed return.
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3 Financial Gifts to Give Your Kids This Holiday Season
With supply-chain issues causing inventory hiccups at retailers across the country, many parents are scrambling this holiday season to get their hands
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Do You Have More or Less Money in Savings Than Other People Your Age?
If you have less money saved on average than people in your age group, here are a few ways to grow your savings.
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Taking a vacation on a budget [outline]
A vacation—be it a week in an exotic locale or time off at home—provides a well-deserved break and a chance to reset. This is why the finances of taking vacation shouldn’t be stress-inducing. In fact, there are a host of vacation options depending on your budget. This piece will discuss several key components of vacati
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7 Top Benefits of Roth IRAs That You Don't Want to Overlook
The Roth IRA (individual retirement account) is bursting with benefits that can make saving for retirement a bit more exciting. If you don't want to
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SECURE Act: How it Can Affect Your Estate Planning
When Congress passed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act — which took effect on Jan. 1, 2020 — it created a mixed bag of benefits and new requirements for Americans saving for retirement. The law was also a way for the government to get access to retirement savings sooner so that mone
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7 Ways To Make The Best Use Of Your Tax Refund
Did you get a tax refund for 2021? The average is about $3,000 this year.
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3 steps to greater FSA/HSA participation
The rapid spread of COVID-19 has emerged as one of the biggest health crises of our time, with plenty of uncertainty still to come. In response, many American families have turned to self-funded health care benefits like flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs) to purchase over-the-counter m