Finance
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How late-in-life dads are eligible for a Social Security bonus
Mar 04, 2018 12:05 am - Would you believe that President Donald Trump is eligible for an extra Social Security benefit of about $15,000 a year because of his 11-year-old son, Barron Trump? Well...
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You can now use a 529 to pay for K-12 tuition, but should you?
Mar 04, 2018 12:00 am - Among the changes in the tax overhaul passed by Congress in December was a provision allowing parents to use money saved in a 529 plan to pay for private school tuition ...
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When a tax refund is a lifeline, not a windfallMar 04, 2018 12:00 am - The typical advice about what people should do with their tax refunds - save for retirement! pay off debt! - ignores how little wiggle room many families have with their...
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Here's how to max out your Roth IRA in 2018Mar 04, 2018 12:00 am - Hitting the maximum speed limit for the first time while driving? Exhilarating, but fleeting. Maxing out your Roth IRA? Less exhilarating, but much more rewarding. Wheth...
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Work from home? If you don't have this insurance, you could be at risk
Mar 04, 2018 12:00 am - When Regina Mohr started her home-based business, Caliber Meetings and Events, she knew she needed insurance. "Luckily I have good relationships with all my clients," Mo...
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How to decide if 4-year college is right for youFeb 25, 2018 12:00 am - Americans want to believe that we all have the chance to explore our individual brands of limitless potential. We tell young people, "Do what you love and the money will...
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How to transition your family business to a new generationFeb 19, 2018 9:00 am - As a parent, there's nothing better than watching your children succeed. If you're a business owner wanting to pass it on to the next generation, you'll want the same fe...
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GOP tax change on alimony could make divorce negotiations nastier
Feb 18, 2018 12:00 am - President Donald Trump's tax law could make divorce an even more miserable experience, according to a new survey of the nation's top matrimonial attorneys. Almost two th...
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You're married, but your assets don't have to beFeb 18, 2018 12:00 am - People who aren't rich or famous typically don't have prenuptial agreements, which are legal documents detailing who gets what in a divorce. Even ordinary folks without ...
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4 alternatives for when your 401(k) doesn't cut itFeb 18, 2018 12:00 am - There's a finite list of things you can change at work — and your employer's less-than-stellar retirement plan probably isn't among them. What makes for a lousy 401(k) i...