Personal Finance
Help with taxes, saving for college and other financial planning issues.
News Article
Some Americans pay their taxes in bitcoin
- By Kari Paul,
- MarketWatch
- - 01/09/2019
Taxes on bitcoin can be paid in bitcoin, and those payments will be taxed as well.
News Article
How home equity can affect financial aid
- By Beth Pinsker,
- Reuters
- - 01/10/2019
You may not be aware that some universities take the value of your home into account when calculating financial aid. Here are a number of steps you may take that could help lessen the impact.
News Article
Watch out for scammers this tax season
- By Kari Paul,
- MarketWatch
- - 01/29/2019
Americans are starting to file their taxes, which means it's prime phishing season for fraudsters. Here's how to recognize an email or phone scam and how you can keep from getting taken advantage of.
Taxes
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Top 10 changes to your 2018 tax return
Recent tax law changes could dramatically affect how much you'll pay in taxes — or the size of your refund. In this guide, you'll discover 10 changes that will significantly alter the return you file this spring. -
How to use a Roth IRA as part of your estate plan
Seniors who convert a regular IRA into a Roth account can reduce their estate taxes. -
Smart ways to be a tax-savvy investor
Don't make investment decisions solely for tax purposes. But don't ignore taxes either. -
A new plan to preserve Social Security
One of retirees’ biggest fears is that Social Security will run out of funds, but a new congressional bill wants to make sure beneficiaries see 100 percent of their benefits. Here’s what it’s calling for.
College
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How home equity can affect financial aid
You may not be aware that some universities take the value of your home into account when calculating financial aid. Here are a number of steps you may take that could help lessen the impact. -
Strategies for spending down 529 funds
As a parent, you face a big question in your child's first year of college: Should you spend the all money from a 529 plan now or spread it out? There are strong arguments to be made for both. -
Helping your kids find the right work-study job
Getting a school-sponsored, part-time job can be a great way to help defray college costs while teaching valuable lessons in responsibility. These work-study strategies can help put your kids on the right path. -
Strategies for choosing a financial advisor
Choosing the right person to help manage your money is no easy task, and the quality of your relationship can have a significant impact on your financial future. These steps can help make your decision easier.
Financial Planning
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How to squeeze higher returns from your savings
A look at your savings options—from online accounts, to money market mutual funds, CDs and 529s—can help your money work harder. -
Know the rules when you sign up for Medicare
There are many complexities that accompany Medicare, and failing to understand them can cost you. Here are a number of situations that can lead to expensive errors and how you can avoid them. -
How to ask yourself the right financial questions
Knowing how much you need to save for retirement is huge, but with so many variables, you may be afraid to act. That’s why it’s essential to know what to ask yourself first so you can make the right decision. -
When to refinance your student loans
Whether or not you should refinance your student loans depends heavily on your financial situation and how much you rely on government assistance programs.
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