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Timeshare Nightmares: Don't Let This Happen to You
Travel Hours-long, pressure-filled timeshare encounters leave two couples in tears. Consumers can learn a lot from their stories. Here's what to know about timeshares before getting talked into attending a sales presentation to get a free lunch or tickets to a theme park.
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A Money Smart Divorce
retirement Whether your divorce is amicable or rancorous enough to inspire a country music song, it’s important to pay attention to taxes when dividing your assets.
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The 5 Things People Ask Potential Advisers and Why They Are Wrong
Financial Planning Finding the right financial planner takes more thought than asking the same old questions. Here's where people are going wrong, and what they should ask instead.
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Health Insurance Too Expensive? A Cheaper Option to Investigate
insurance They aren't for everyone, but health care sharing programs are a faith-based alternative to traditional health plans that can save some people money. This type of coverage worked as a stopgap for my own family.
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What I Bought When Stocks Tanked
stocks Our "Practical Investing" columnist happily seized the moment to buy two stocks that had been on her wish list for a long time: Costco and Boeing.
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Social Security Strategies for Divorced Couples
retirement You may be able to claim a benefit based on your ex-spouse's earnings.
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Social Security Strategies for Married Retirees
retirement Try these tips to boost retirement benefits for you and your spouse.
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Social Security Strategies If a Spouse Dies
retirement Claiming survivor benefits after losing a spouse can ease the financial loss.
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Under the New Tax Law, Is My Alimony Tax-Free?
alimony The new policy goes into effect in 2019. Older divorces can be modified to follow the new rules—if both parties agree.
