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Health Plans for Early Retirees
insurance Finding coverage until Medicare kicks in isn’t hard, but policies can be pricey.
By Kaitlin Pitsker • Published
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Does Rental Income Count for IRA Contributions?
investing Rental income is considered "passive," and traditional and Roth IRA contributions must come from "active" income, or compensation from working.
By Patricia Mertz Esswein • Published
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Documents that Parents and College Students Need
college Here are a few documents that families will need if parents are to remain involved in the medical and financial affairs of a child who has reached adulthood.
By Eileen Ambrose • Published
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Save on Rental Car Coverage
cars There are cheaper alternatives than what's offered by the rental agency. Cobbling together sufficient coverage is hard, but could save you a lot in the end.
By Miriam Cross • Last updated
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Pushing the FDIC $250,000 Limit
insurance If your bank or credit union balance exceeds the limit, you can still be covered by FDIC insurance with planning.
By Sandra Block • Last updated
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Do Global Funds Have a Place in Your Portfolio?
investing A global fund provides exposure to U.S. and foreign stocks, including shares of companies in emerging markets.
By Nellie S. Huang • Published
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HSA Investing When You're Over 65
Financial Planning Older savers should revisit the investment mix in their health savings account as their tolerance for risk falls and their health care spending rises.
By Kaitlin Pitsker • Published
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What Being an "Authorized User" Does to Your Credit Score
credit & debt An adult child's credit score may dip–or even rise–after he or she is removed as an authorized user of a parent's credit card.
By Lisa Gerstner • Published
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Why Stocks Are Best Held in a Roth IRA
stocks Holding stocks in a Roth IRA makes the most of this tax-free account's features.
By Eileen Ambrose • Published
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