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Navigating Unexpected Rental Property Costs: Strategies for Profitability
My husband and I started thinking about purchasing a rental property when the house across the street from us took forever to sell. The price was something we could afford, and the interest rates are
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Uncover Hidden Brokerage Fees: Protect Your Retirement Savings
Getting your retirement savings kicked off is a fantastic move and one you should be excited about. But just because you’ve made a great decision doesn’t mean you should rush into a poor o
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Locate Lost Pension & 401(k) Accounts: A Comprehensive Guide
Keeping up with all of the benefits and perks you have received at your jobs over the years can be a paperwork hassle. You are constantly sorting out your account statements from your junk mail, hopin
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Is Your Retirement Savings on Track? Avoid the Average!
One of the scariest things when it comes to finances is being average. This is especially true when it comes to retirement planning. The reason average retirement planning is so scary is due to the fa
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Mutual Funds: Advantages & Disadvantages for Investors
I’m sure you’ve heard of mutual funds—they’re a staple in the investing world. But do you understand how they work? I’ll lay out the pros and cons of investing in mutual funds so you know whether they
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Roth IRA: Your Comprehensive Guide to Contributions, Rules & Benefits
Roth IRAs are one of the most popular retirement plan investment options. This page will give you the information you need to know about investing in a Roth IRA, including how Roth IRAs work, Roth IR
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Understanding IRA Rules: 10 Essential Guidelines for Retirement Savings
A common question I hear is about how to handle money in an IRA or Individual Retirement Arrangement. Judy wants to know: Is it possible to loan money from my traditional IRA to my sister so she can
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Smart Investing: Leveraging the 10% Rule for Long-Term Growth
Index funds are boring. Money market funds and certificates of deposit make me want to pull my hair out from boredom too. There is no denying that these investments are typically the bread and butter
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Betterment Review: Robo-Advisor | Investment Platform - 2024
Betterment was one of the first robo-advisors on the scene, but that doesn’t mean it hasn’t kept up with the competition. In fact, Betterment has continued to improve its product and harne
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Smart Investment Strategies for Large Sums of Money
We recently receive a question from a reader who received a fairly large sum of money several months ago and he wanted to know the best way to invest it. The first thing I did was send him to the arti
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Roth IRA: Is It Right for You? Secure Your Retirement Savings
Do I need a Roth IRA? The short answer is yes. Here’s the longer answer: If you are eligible to contribute to a Roth IRA, then you need to do so. The corporate pension system is dying, and unles
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Protect Your Retirement: Can the US Government Seize Your 401(k) or IRA?
Can the US Government seize your 401k or IRA? It seems far-fetched for a democratic government to unilaterally seize their citizen’s privately held retirement investments, especially in a time o
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Closing My ShareBuilder Account: A Review and What I Learned
Several years ago I opened a brokerage account with ShareBuilder because they offered a $50 cash bonus for opening a new account and placing a trade (the bonus is still available for those who are int
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Spousal IRA: How a Working Spouse Can Help Your Stay-at-Home Spouse Save for Retirement
Many stay at home parents accept the fact that they don’t have a retirement account, and they rely on their partner to provide for them both in retirement. However, this isn’t necessary. N
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Retirement Planning: 7 Strategies for a Secure Financial Future
Planning for retirement can be more of an art than a science. That’s because you have to make lots of educated guesses about variables like: how long you’ll be healthy enough to work how long you’ll
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10 Key Investment Principles from Warren Buffett: Lessons from the Oracle of Omaha
Warren Buffett is one of the most recognized and respected investors in the world. Often referred to as the “Oracle of Omaha”, Mr. Buffett is the primary shareholder in Berkshire Hathaway
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SIPC Protection: Understanding Coverage for Investment Losses
Have you ever wondered what would happen if the brokerage company you use to invest went out of business and disappeared with your money? You’ll be glad to know that the SIPC or Securities Investor Pr
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Maximize Your Roth IRA Contributions: Strategies & Limits
Roth IRAs are one of my favorite investment vehicles because they offer great tax benefits, especially now that the IRS removed the income limitations for Roth IRA conversions, making Roth IRAs more e
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Grow Your Retirement Savings: A Practical Guide to Doubling Your Account in 5 Years
Does the thought of doubling your retirement money in five years get you pumped up? It doesn’t matter if your money is in a workplace retirement plan or an IRA, you can accomplish this goal. Keep read
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Protect Your Retirement: 8 Reasons to Avoid 401(k) Loans
When people meet me and learn that I’m a financial author and coach, they inevitably have a money question or two that they want to run by me. Lately, an increasing number of people that I’
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Stop Overspending: 4 Proven Strategies to Take Control of Your FinancesCould these tips put an end to going...
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Bank Account Verification: Benefits & Importance for BusinessesCompanies use bank account verification services to avoid accepting checks that arent good. Businesses that accept checks often use some form of bank account verification. Bank account verifi...
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America's Top Grocery Purchases: What Americans Buy Most OftenImage Gallery: Foods Under $5 In 2009, the average American spent about $3,500 on food consumed at home, according to the Department of Labor. See more pictures of foods under 5 dollars. Grocery st...
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Understanding Revenue: A Comprehensive Guide for BusinessesRevenue is the value of all sales of goods and services recognized by a company in a period. Revenue (also referred to as Sales or Income) forms the beginning of a company’s income statementInco...