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College

Guide to Paying Off Student Loans

Find the method of paying off student loans that works best for you.
The best way to pay off student loans starts with an understanding of your monthly income and expenses.
Insurance

What to Do Before and After Disaster Strikes

Getting your finances ready for a possible disaster is important for your ability to recover.
While it's common to want to get back to normal as quickly as possible after a disaster, rebuilding may take longer than you'd like.
Retirement

Jump-Start Your Retirement Savings With These Tips

Applying a few simple tactics to save for retirement can help you enrich your next egg as you reach each life milestone.
When it comes to saving for retirement, there's no time like the present. The sooner you start saving, the more time your retirement nest egg will have to grow.
Security

Protecting Yourself From Investment Scams

Investment fraud has become the costliest form of fraud in America. Find out how to protect yourself.
Approximately one in 10 investors will fall victim to investment fraud at some point in their lives, according to researchers at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School.
Family

Paying for Adoption Costs

High costs can be a barrier to pursuing your adoption dreams. These resources may help.
The good news is that many parents ultimately find ways to make adoption costs more manageable.
Taxes

IRS Updates for the Upcoming Tax Year

From tax brackets to contribution limits, a wide range of IRS updates will go into effect this year. Here’s what to expect.
While routine, these IRS updates may impact not only how much tax you owe but also how you plan for the future. Staying on top of tax code changes and new tax laws at the start of each year will enable you to modify your financial strategy and ensure you’re well prepared for filing season.
Taxes

Guide to Common Tax Deductions and Credits

Explore several tax breaks that can help you pay fewer taxes.
Taking the time to explore all the tax breaks that may be available to you can lead to significant savings.
Home

Comparing Loans for Home Improvement

Learn the pros and cons of several popular types of loans for home improvement projects.
When it comes to financing home renovations, you have many options to choose from—each with its own pros and cons.
Saving

Be Aware: Health Savings Account Rules Change Over Time

As you reach certain milestones, the rules for tapping the tax advantages of an HSA may change.
These tax-sheltered accounts are growing in popularity, and it's important to understand all the health savings account rules because they shift as you age or reach certain lifestyle milestones.
Retirement

Coping When Disability Forces Retirement

An unexpectedly early retirement could force you to manage financial uncertainties, prioritize health and find new income.
Although difficult to predict or prepare for, an early retirement due to a disability doesn't have to have a devastating financial impact.
Saving

How to Save Your Next Dollar

Use this infographic to determine the best way to save cash based on your unique needs.
There's no one-size-fits-all answer for the best way to save cash.
Retirement

Key Ways to Think About Financial Planning

Here are some fundamental considerations when making a financial plan.
A financial plan helps you stay adaptable and agile while remaining focused on what's most important.
Investing

How to Choose IRA Investments

Learn how to choose IRA investments that align with your personal risk tolerance and support your retirement savings goals.
By understanding the various IRA investment options available and the importance of diversification, you can build a portfolio that supports your long-term retirement savings objectives.
Retirement

Is a Roth or Traditional IRA Right For You?

There are essential differences between traditional and Roth IRAs that may impact which option is right for you.
Choosing a Roth or traditional IRA can depend on several key factors, but it all starts with understanding how they differ.
Security

Tips to Protect Parents From Fraud

The risk of financial scams is on the rise, but there are steps you can take to help keep your parents' assets safe.
Elderly people are particularly impacted by fraud because they don't have the time to make up for losses that younger generations do.
Security

Can You Spot the 10 Most Common Financial Scams?

When it comes to modern financial scams, awareness and vigilance are key to prevention.
Criminals are adopting increasingly sophisticated tactics, using spoofing technology and leveraging exposed personal data to make their attempts seem legitimate.

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