Latest articles by Kimberly Lankford
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Smart Strategies For Open Enrollment 2023
Open enrollment will soon be underway, and many employers are shielding workers from hefty increases in health insurance premiums. But it pays to review your options carefully.
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12 Ways to Lower Your Auto-Insurance Premiums
insurance Here's how to save on car insurance as rates remain elevated.
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Flood Insurance May Cost You More
Becoming a Homeowner New national rating procedures will raise premiums for more than 3.8 million policyholders.
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Avoid the Obstacles of Long-Term-Care Claims
Long-Term Care Insurance Filing a claim can be an ordeal, but these preventive measures will streamline the process.
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Surviving Surprise Medical Bills
insurance Unexpected charges are on the rise as insurers shrink their provider networks.
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New Law Could Change Rules for IRA Withdrawals
IRAs Under the proposed legislation, you would have more time to take IRA distributions.
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Credit Report Error? They All Matter
credit & debt Don't dismiss a minor error. It could be the sign of something more serious.
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Insurance for a Learning Driver
insurance Adding a teen driver to your plan will raise premiums, but there are things you can do to help reduce them.
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Getting Out of an RMD Penalty
retirement When your brokerage firm miscalculates your required minimum distributions, you have recourse.
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529 Plans Aren’t Just for Kids
529 Plans You don’t have to be college-age to use the money tax-free, but there are stipulations.
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When to Transfer Ownership of a Custodial Account
savings Before your child turns 18, you should check with your broker about the account's age of majority and termination.
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Borrowers Get More Time to Repay 401(k) Loans
retirement If you leave your job while you have an outstanding 401(k) loan, Uncle Sam now gives you extra time to repay it -- thanks to the new tax law.
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When It Pays to Buy Travel Insurance
Travel Investing in travel insurance can help recover some costs when your vacation gets ruined by a natural disaster, medical emergency or other catastrophe.
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It’s Not Too Late to Boost Retirement Savings for 2018
retirement Some retirement accounts will accept contributions for 2018 up until the April tax deadline.
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How to Correct a Mistake on Your RMDs from IRAs
retirement If you didn't take out the correct required minimum distribution because your brokerage firm made a mistake, the IRS may show some leniency.
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What Travel Insurance Covers When Planes Are Grounded
Travel Your travel insurance might help with some costs if your trip was delayed because of the recent grounding of Boeing 737 Max planes.
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Ways to Spend Your Flexible Spending Account Money by March 15 Deadline
spending Many workers will be hitting the drugstore in the next few days to use up leftover flexible spending account money from 2018 so they don’t lose it.
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Paying for Continuing Education With a 529 Plan
529 Plans You don’t have to pursue a college degree to be able to use tax-free money from a 529 college-savings plan to pay for classes.
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Making the Most of a Health Savings Account Once You Turn Age 65
Making Your Money Last You’ll face a stiff penalty and taxes if you tap your health savings account for non-medical expenses before the age of 65. After that, the rules change.
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11 Strategies for IRA Withdrawals in Retirement
IRAs When you invest in an IRA, 401(k) or other tax-deferred plan, you make a deal with Uncle Sam: You get years of tax-deferred growth, but you have to start taking money out—and give a cut to the IRS—after you turn age 70½.
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What’s the Best Medigap Policy
insurance All plans with the same letter have the same coverage, but prices can vary by company.
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Credit Freezes Aren't Foolproof
credit & debt Why you should still be periodically checking all three credit reports.
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Using a 529 Plan for High School
529 Plans You’re now able to withdraw up to $10,000 tax-free from a 529 plan each year for K-12 tuition.
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You May Pay More for Your Prescription Drugs
insurance If your health insurance plan dropped your drugs from their formulary, you still have options.
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