3 College Savings Plans with Tax Benefits
Need help deciding between college savings plans with a tax-saving edge? Here are the tax benefits for three basic plans…
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Should College Savings Be in My Child’s Name?
Should you save for your kids' college education in your own accounts, or put college savings in each child's name?…
5 Money Myths Debunked
Everyone has an opinion about money and how it should be spent. Ever hear that you should avoid debt at…
6 Financial Tips for Millennials
The mortarboards have been flung, tassels are hanging from rearview mirrors and a new group of college graduates are staying…
5 Ways to Live on Irregular Income
Are you among the millions of Americans who earn a living by freelancing, contracting, or running a few side hustles? The…
10 Essential Tips to Successfully Merge Finances as a New Couple
What's the best way to start handling finances as one household? Fifty years ago, merging finances may have seemed simpler.…
7 Things You Must Know Before You File a FAFSA Application
If you are a student getting ready to start college, then you may know that in order to qualify for…
6 Things to Know About Pre-Existing Conditions and Health Insurance
You've heard by now that health insurance companies can no longer deny you coverage because you have a pre-existing condition,…
6 Ways to Pay Your Income Tax Bill
If you owe taxes on your income tax return, the IRS gives you multiple payment options. 1. Automatic payment If…
Saving Tips for Young Adults: Time Is On Your Side
“Time is on my side” the old pop lyric says, and truer words have never been spoken when it comes…
10 Ways to Say No to Spending
You don't need complicated strategies to save lots of money in the new year. If you're like most people, you…
5 Capital Gains Mistakes that Could Cost You
What you should know before you sell. If you're thinking about selling assets, such as stock, you'd better plan ahead.…