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The Benefits of Donating Stock to a Donor-Advised Fund
taxes Donating appreciated securities to charity using a donor-advised fund provides tax benefits and flexibility.
By Kimberly Lankford Published
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The Advantages of Filing the FAFSA Form Early
Paying for College You can submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid for the next year of college starting October 1. And the earlier you file, the better your chances of receiving aid from schools themselves.
By Kimberly Lankford Published
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You Can Now Freeze -- and Unfreeze -- Your Credit Report for Free
credit & debt As of September 21, credit bureaus can no longer charge you to freeze your credit reports or to lift a freeze. Here’s what you need to know to get your free freeze.
By Kimberly Lankford Published
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Key Documents You Need to Take With You in an Emergency
real estate As you prepare for Florence or the next big hurricane, make sure you gather financial documents that you'll need if you must evacuate or your home is damaged.
By Kimberly Lankford Published
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How to Prepare for Hurricane Florence
insurance As the Carolinas and Mid-Atlantic states brace for a severe hurricane, residents in its path still have time to protect their homes and finances.
By Kimberly Lankford Published
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How a Grandparent's Help With College Tuition Affects Financial Aid
529 Plans Before cutting a check for a grandchild's college tuition, make sure you review the impact it can have on the student's financial aid.
By Kimberly Lankford Published
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Two Key Estate-Planning Documents You Need
retirement Don't confuse a health care proxy with a living will. Each serves a different purpose, but you'll need both to make sure your medical wishes are honored.
By Kimberly Lankford Published
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Paying IRA Investment Management Fees
management New tax law brings big changes. But there are workarounds.
By Kimberly Lankford Published
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Tax Strategies for Charitable Giving
taxes Donors may need to bunch their donations into a single year to itemize deductions.
By Kimberly Lankford Published
taxes