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How to Get on the Same Financial Page as a Couple
Starting with knowing where your significant other is coming from and why can help you address your money differences as a couple.
By Kelly Gallimore, ChFC®, CES® Published
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16 Retirement Mistakes You Will Regret Forever
retirement From saving too little to claiming Social Security too early, there are plenty of ways that current and future retirees can sabotage their golden years.
By Bob Niedt Last updated
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Need Help Digging Out of Debt? What You Can Do
Beware of ‘debt relief’ services that sound too good to be true. There are other alternatives for helping you get a handle on your debt.
By David Kimball Published
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Five Financial To-Dos to Help You Stay on Track in 2024
These financial planning steps can help ensure your financial wellness for the rest of the year, so take some time to look at your goals, debt, taxes and more.
By Stephen B. Dunbar III, JD, CLU Published
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To Achieve Financial Stability, Start With Small Steps
Setting specific and manageable goals — and celebrating your successes — can make your financial journey much less daunting.
By Kevin Brauer, MBA, CPA, CMA Published
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Retirees’ Anti-Bucket List: 10 Experiences You Don’t Want
Your retirement bucket list is no doubt packed with fun stuff, so let’s discuss how to help ensure you don’t get blindsided by things that could be prevented.
By Mike Decker, NSSA® Published
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529 Plans: Give the Gift of Education (and Compounding)
As the cost of college tuition skyrockets, parents and grandparents can take advantage of tax-efficient 529 plans and higher limits on gift and estate taxes.
By Mel Casey, CFA®, CAIA Published
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CFPB Shuts Down Medical Debt Collection Agency Over Several Violations
CFPB shuts down medical collection agency over violations including trying to collect unverified debts.
By Joey Solitro Published
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9 Things You Must Know About Retiring to Arizona
retirement The Grand Canyon State offers so much more than that gorgeous hole in the ground. Check out whether you'd like to spend your golden years in this southwestern state.
By Bob Niedt Last updated
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