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News Article
7 ways to get more aid for college
- By Liz Weston,
- Reuters
- - 01/21/2014
If you know much about college financing, you probably know the basics of improving a financial aid package, including filing as soon as your taxes are done. But many other strategies can also help. Here are seven of them.
News Article
15 costly tax mistakes to avoid
- By Laura Saunders,
- The Wall Street Journal
- - 01/31/2014
Whether you prepare your own taxes or pay someone else to do it for you, simple errors can cost you time and money. No matter how you tackle your taxes, watch out for these mistakes.
News Article
- By Jeff Brown,
- TheStreet.com
- - 01/30/2014
There are many ways to get rich, of course, but to hear millionaires themselves tell it, there is one path that is the most common. And it boils down to just one word.
News Article
7 ways to manage taxes in retirement
- By Linda Stern,
- Reuters
- - 01/22/2014
With their savings concentrated in tax-deferred retirement accounts, many baby boomers will have to pay income taxes on most of the money they live on. You can cut your tax liability considerably with these seven guidelines.
Taxes
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As much as you may loathe tax season, there are people who love it. They see it as prime time for picking people to victimize. Here are three of the top threats from scammers the IRS is warning taxpayers about this year.
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Roth IRA withdrawals are not always tax-free
If you own a Roth IRA, you may think withdrawals are always income-tax-free. Not true. Some withdrawals can even be socked with an additional 10% penalty. Here's what you should know. -
7 tax return mistakes to avoid
The clock is ticking on tax season. Don't be in such a rush to complete your return that you make any of these mistakes, which could raise your bill or raise the odds of unwanted IRS attention. -
How to figure out your cost basis
Did you sell an investment held in a taxable account last year? If so, you'll be faced with the crucial but confusing task of figuring out the cost basis. Here's what you need to know.
College
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Young adults' 4 top money mistakes
Gaining financial independence is often a tricky proposition for 20-somethings. To help your kids or grandkids meet their long-term goals, here are four money mistakes to watch out for. -
How does your college-savings plan measure up?
The stock market shot up last year, but not all investors in 529 plans enjoyed the same ride. Here's what you need to know. -
How asking for aid hurts college chances
Public colleges and universities typically make admissions decisions without regard to the applicants' ability to pay. But not many of them can afford to accept students based solely on merit — and then meet 100 percent of their financial need. -
7 ways to get more aid for college
If you know much about college financing, you probably know the basics of improving a financial aid package, including filing as soon as your taxes are done. But many other strategies can also help. Here are seven of them.
Financial Planning
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Young adults' 4 top money mistakes
Gaining financial independence is often a tricky proposition for 20-somethings. To help your kids or grandkids meet their long-term goals, here are four money mistakes to watch out for. -
As much as you may loathe tax season, there are people who love it. They see it as prime time for picking people to victimize. Here are three of the top threats from scammers the IRS is warning taxpayers about this year.
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Since this is America Saves Week — and it’s also tax season — it's the perfect time to assess your savings plan and your financial goals. People at all income levels can save more. Here are some ideas how.
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7 tax return mistakes to avoid
The clock is ticking on tax season. Don't be in such a rush to complete your return that you make any of these mistakes, which could raise your bill or raise the odds of unwanted IRS attention.
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