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5 mistakes to avoid when paying for college
- By Chana R. Schoenberger,
- The Wall Street Journal
- - 06/04/2017
In an effort to save and pay for college, many families make unforced errors that can easily be avoided. Here are mistakes families should be aware of — and how to fix them.
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10 low-volatility stocks for a rocky market
- Kiplinger
- - 06/21/2017
These 10 stocks have beaten the S&P 500's performance over the past 10 years, but with much less volatility.
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IRS cracks down on secret overseas accounts
- By Laura Saunders,
- The Wall Street Journal
- - 06/02/2017
The agency is mining extensive data provided by banks in Switzerland and elsewhere to find scofflaws and their enablers.
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You may pay more in Medicare surcharges
- By Rachel L. Sheedy,
- Kiplinger
- - 06/08/2017
More higher income retirees can expect to pay more in Medicare surcharges next year as the income thresholds come down in line with a 2015 law. Here's what you'll pay.
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Mortgages for seniors? Available, but exacting
- By Vivian Marino,
- The New York Times News Service
- - 06/02/2017
An increasing number of older Americans prefer to take advantage of prevailing low interest rates and tax breaks.
Growth investors praise tech-related REITs
It may be too soon for investors to rely on the recovery of retail REITs, but it's not too late to pay attention to tech-related REITs.
Slowing job growth may not deter rate hikes
Job growth may be slowing but that won't be enough to deter the Federal Reserve from carrying on with its planned rate hikes.
Fund managers differ on bond strategies
Interest rates are expected to rise, but some high-profile mutual fund managers differ on how they're approaching the bond market.
Self-employed can still contribute to IRAs
If you're self-employed, contributing to an IRA won't affect your SEP or solo 401(k) limits. Learn more about retirement plans for self-employed.
Country-specific funds beat benchmarks
China, Japan, India, and Korea specialists are outpacing their benchmarks, but they aren't for investors who can't handle volatility and risk.
Questions you should ask before retiring
If you're planning to retire in five years or ten, answering these four questions can help you decide if that time frame will work for you.
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