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Estimated Payments or Withholding in Retirement? Here's Some Guidance
Budgeting You generally must pay taxes throughout the year on your retirement income. But it isn't always clear whether withholding or estimated tax payments is the best way to pay.
By Rocky Mengle
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What You Can Do About Medical Debt
Budgeting Millions of Americans are awash in debt from medical care. If you’re one of them, we have your options, whether the bills are new or a collector is calling.
By Elaine Silvestrini
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What to Do When You Can’t Pay Holiday Debt
Budgeting More Americans borrowed money to pay for holiday purchases and now the bill is due. Balance transfer cards offer a reprieve.
By Elaine Silvestrini
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Is Budgeting Overrated?
Budgeting Take it from a financial planner, not everyone needs a budget. In fact, sometimes a budget can distract you from the real solutions to your financial problems.
By Matt J. Goren, Ph.D., CFP®
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Retiring in Uncertain Times? Try the Bucket Strategy!
Budgeting For retirement savers who want to help make sure their money lasts as long as they do, this very basic planning method is an oldie but a goodie.
By Justin Goodbread, CFP®, CEPA, CVGA
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9 Life Events that Require You to Revise Your Budget
Budgeting Your life is always changing. Is your budget keeping up with the times?
By Justin Goodbread, CFP®, CEPA, CVGA
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Plan to Start Repaying Student Loans
Paying for College The pandemic-era pause on student loan repayments is scheduled to end September 30. If you can’t afford payments, you have options.
By Emma Patch
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The Hazards of Buy Now, Pay Later
Smart Buying Breaking up payments can make a big purchase seem cheaper, which can tempt you to overspend.
By Emma Patch
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Behind on Debts? Know Your Rights
Coronavirus and Your Money There are limits on what debt collectors can do to recoup what you owe. If you have medical debts, you have even more rights.
By Rivan V. Stinson
Coronavirus and Your Money
