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How to Create a Retirement Plan That Checks All Your Boxes
You might consider starting with a model retirement plan that has already been assembled and is ready to be refined to meet your objectives.
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What Could the Election Mean for Student Loans? Harris vs Trump
As the presidential election heats up, here’s a closer look at each candidate’s plans to address student loans.
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Five Common Credit Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Mistakes are an often inevitable fact of life, but knowledge truly is power when it comes to financial wellness.
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50 Years Ago, Women Won Equal Access to Credit
Until U.S. women won equal access to credit, they often couldn't buy a home or own a credit card without a male cosigner.
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Coverdell Education Savings Accounts: A Deep Dive
While there are some limitations on income and contributions, as well as other restrictions, a Coverdell can be a bit more flexible than a 529 plan.
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Does Freezing Your Credit Help During Data Breaches?
With data breaches in the news from National Public Data and Change Healthcare, people are wondering if they should freeze their credit.
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Recent Graduate? Financial Fitness Starts Here
Once you've landed a job, it's time to optimize your starting salary with a focus on creating a budget, paying off student debt and saving for retirement.
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IRS: How to Get a 401(k) Match for Your Student Loan Payment
Savings Those with 401(k), 403(b), and other savings plans might get relief through their employer-provided retirement account.
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Would a Reverse Mortgage Work for You in a Gray Divorce?
If you're getting a divorce but are reluctant to sell your home or can't afford to buy out your spouse's half, a reverse mortgage could be a solution.
