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Prevent Title Fraud: Smart Steps to Protect Your Deed
Scams Protect yourself from deed theft with these free steps. You don’t need to pay a company to protect your your home title.
By Carla Ayers
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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
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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
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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
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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
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How Long You Must Wait to Make Penalty-Free Withdrawals After Converting to a Roth IRA
savings The timing of converting money from a traditional IRA to a Roth can affect how long you must wait before you’re allowed to withdraw money without penalty.
By Brendan Pedersen
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How to Use a Grandparent’s 529 Account to Reimburse College Expenses
529 Plans Through timely withdrawals and good recordkeeping, a grandparent’s 529 college-savings plan can help families recoup money spent on college.
By Kaitlin Pitsker
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How to Find the Right Online Bank for You
savings The higher interest rates offered by online banks sure are tempting, but do your research first.
By Miriam Cross
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What Grandparents Need to Know About Using Savings Bonds for a Grandchild’s Education
Tax Breaks It’s not easy, but grandparents can avoid a tax bill when redeeming savings bonds to pay for a grandchild’s college costs.
By Lisa Gerstner
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