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Budgeting, setting up the right accounts, filing your taxes, planning ahead, and handling money as a couple. Organize your money and decide where it goes.
Give me some money, preferably in a lump sum. I promise to pay it back — with interest — when you’re older. Those payments could continue for the rest of your life. Sound too good to be true? Think again….
If you have a 401(k) and a Roth IRA, you might feel like you’re on the right track for retirement. You’re not wrong. But you might not be doing everything you can to set yourself up for a long, comfortable…
Even the best health insurance plans don’t cover every medical expense you could face. Affordable Care Act-compliant health insurance plans cover anywhere from 60% to 90% of the policyholder’s total care costs on average. Plans that don’t comply with the…
Think about everything your family would lose financially right now if you died. Your paycheck would be gone, as would all the things you typically buy with it, from groceries and your mortgage to music lessons and sports equipment. They’d…
Nearly all states require car owners to carry liability auto insurance. But comprehensive coverage is optional unless you’re still making payments on your car. That doesn’t mean it has no value. It can significantly reduce out-of-pocket repair costs, especially on…
How much would you pay for peace of mind? To be secure in the knowledge that your loved ones won’t go wanting after you die? If you’re like most people, your answer is probably “a lot.” Which is good, because…
The small business you started with your college roommate isn’t so small any longer. With a couple million in revenue and about a dozen employees, it’s humming along nicely. An independent appraiser values your respective 50% shares at more than…
After oversleeping one morning, you stop at a cafe for some coffee and a muffin on the way to work. You take your food up to the counter and hand over a $10 bill, but instead of opening the register…
There are two general schools of thought on allowance. Some people believe children should earn money in exchange for doing chores. Others don’t think you should pay them for contributions every family member should make. There are pros and cons…
Want to learn what it means to have no good deed go unpunished? Try giving your house to a family member. Why? Because Uncle Sam will try to squeeze every last bit of value out of your generosity. Which means…
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