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Using A Solo 401(k) For The Soon-To-Retire Entrepreneur
The Roth IRA Peter Thiel used to amass billions in tax-free dollars has renewed interest in using tax-advantaged retirement plans as a means for accumulating wealth. What hangs up entrepreneurs is they don’t want to set aside wealth only to have it be taxed away. Whether you think of this as greed or good business, tax
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Want To Leave Your Kids An Inheritance? They May Only Have 10 Years To Take It.
The Secure Act, which was signed into law in December 2019, brings about several major changes to the retirement system. One such shift marks the end of so-called “stretch IRAs” for non-spouse beneficiaries who inherit a retirement account after 2019. Although there are a couple of exceptions, starting in 2020, most ad
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Collecting Unemployment? How To Avoid A Tax Bill Next Year
With more than one in 10 workers currently jobless, many Americans are depending on unemployment benefits as a financial crutch to get them through the pandemic. The $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act dramatically expanded unemployment benefits by amount, how long they last and who is
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I'm an Investment Adviser: Here's Why You Should Resist a Zero-Down Mortgage
For those of us who lived through the 2007 to 2008 global financial crisis, the lessons are indelibly imprinted in our minds. But it's been more than
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More Than Just Rates: How to Compare Homeowners Insurance Policies
Buying a homeowners policy for the first time — or shopping around for a new one — can be a challenging experience. Homeowners insurance can seem very complicated, particularly when most of us just want good coverage for our home for common disasters from a reputable insurer at a good price. The first step in a hunt fo
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3 Moves to Make Before Doing a Balance Transfer
If you owe money on a few different credit cards, you may be considering a balance transfer. A balance transfer lets you move your existing balances onto a new card with a lower interest rate -- ideally, an initial 0% introductory rate.
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3 times you should consider refinancing your student loans, according to a financial planner
If you have student loans, you've probably wondered whether or not you should refinance them. Maybe you've heard that's a great way to save money. Or
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3 Ways You Could Be Leaving Some of Your Social Security Benefits on the Table
Three common mistakes that could shrink your Social Security checks and how to avoid them in retirement.
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4 reasons it will take more than a year for the US to get back to full employment, according to Fitch
The US won't return to full employment until the fourth quarter of 2022, Fitch Ratings said Wednesday. Matching workers' skills with new jobs will take time, as will a rebound in workforce participation. Some workers - particularly older Americans - are likely permanently discouraged from work, Fitch added. See more st
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5 Credit Score Mistakes You Can Easily Avoid
Maintaining your credit score requires careful money management and attention to detail. Even the smartest consumers make simple mistakes that can