The Type Of Trust That Can Help You (Legally) Avoid Paying Taxes
Forming an irrevocable trust can help you legally avoid certain taxes if you follow the process correctly, but there's much you should know.
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Stories By Daniel Feininger
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This Huge Life Decision Could Actually Cancel Your Social Security Benefits
One big life change is a surefire way to change your Social Security picture, and the impact it can have on your payout depends on multiple factors.
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The Best Age To Set Up Your Social Security To Ensure The Most Benefits
American workers are eligible to set up an account at SSA.gov in order to track and optimize their forthcoming Social Security payments.
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This Savvy Social Security Strategy Can Save Retirees Money In The Long Run
Social Security is a prime factor in Americans' retirement planning, and by employing this handy hack you can optimize it to your situation.
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Get The Facts: Everything You Should Know About Your Social Security Benefits
The Social Security program is a lifeline for American workers after retirement, and calculating the benefit you're likely to receive is simple.
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The Annuity Strategy That Can Help Boost Your Retirement Income
Combining fixed and variable annuities can provide a reliable and flexible source of retirement income, though the strategy isn't for everyone.
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You'll Know You've Made It Financially If You Own This Type Of Home
Buying a home is a major step forward in life, but it's important to be vigilant when selecting the right property, or it may end up being a headache.
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Bernie Sanders Just Made His Stance Clear On DOGE
The new and unofficial Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) aims to cut trillions from the federal budget. Bernie Sanders has thoughts.
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Why You May Want To Convert An IRA To A Roth IRA (And The Best Age To Do It)
There's no one right age to convert a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA, but there are some advantages to consider when it comes to taxes and how much you'll pay.
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What People Really Need To Do To Retire In Their 30s
Retiring in your 30s is possible, but there's a specific path you'll need to take in order to achieve it. Also, note this is more realistically your late 30s.
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10 Common Credit Card Mistakes To Avoid
Credit cards can be valuable tools for building credit and establishing a more fluid financial situation, but incorrect use can take years to recover from.
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Attention, Retirees: Always Consider The Month You're Planning To Retire
While you may be well aware of the difference the year you retire makes, you may be less aware that the month you choose to retire can matter, too.
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You've Been Warned: You Should Never Enter Retirement With This One Burden
Living on a fixed income in retirement means pretty much every dollar is accounted for each month. Eliminating this burden will make budgeting easier.
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How Does The Stair-Step Stock Approach Work And When Should You Use It?
The key to this investment strategy is that it provides investors with a bit of time to assess their picks. This, in turn, allows them to make adjustments.
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The 11 Easiest Ways To Make Extra Cash In Under One Hour
Giving yourself a small leg up financially by walking dogs or teaching English doesn't have to require taking on another job or even a massive time commitment.
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Don't Fall Victim To The Alarming Bitcoin ATM Scam Going Around
Per Coin ATM Radar, there are little over 31,500 bitcoin ATM machines in the country. Unfortunately, the machines are now on the scammers' radar, too.
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What Is The 'Bucket Strategy' And How Can It Affect Your Retirement Plans?
This retirement strategy is one way to manage retirement income by way of "buckets" that correspond to short-, medium-, and long-term financial goals.
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3 Reasons To Break The Rules And And Take Out A 401(k) Loan
Yes, you can borrow from a 401(k). Though there can be drawbacks, a 401(k) loan is often a better financial option, as you'll be paying yourself back.
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The Money-Saving Grocery Store Hack Most Customers Aren't Even Aware Of
The next time you go grocery shopping, if you find that a sale item is out of stock, know that you have an option available to you for future savings.
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When Is The Right Time To Invest In A Spousal IRA?
The spousal IRA (aka Kay Bailey Hutchison Spousal IRA) is a retirement account not everyone may be aware of, but which every married couple should be.
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Retirees Need To Check These Figures Before The End Of 2024
Before the new year, it's a good idea for every person to go through a year-end financial checklist, and especially retirees living on a fixed income.
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What Does A Housing Market Crash Mean For Homeowners?
We spoke with real estate expert Betsy Pepine about the ways a housing market crash affects homeowners and who among this group risks losing the most.
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Little-Known Reasons Not To Max Out 401(k) Retirement Savings Contributions
While adding to a 401(k) is important, there are reasons why trying to max out yearly contributions may not be in your best financial interest today.
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You've Been Warned: These 11 Consequential Investment Traps Could Cost You
When it comes to investing, there are myriad ways you can lose money. To avoid these "traps," you need to know what to look for, as Daniel Feininger explains.
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11 Of The Absolute Worst Businesses To Start Today
Starting a business is a great way to build more independence into your life, but you'll want to be wary of starting one in these niches.
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What Happens During A Market Correction (And Can You Get Ahead Of One)?
Volatility in the stock market is nothing new, but market corrections can still catch investors off guard. We asked Lawrence Sprung about the signs.
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How Repaying Student Loans Can Actually Help You With Your Retirement Goals
People paying back their student loans now have another option -- a two-for-one benefit -- that will reduce their debt, while saving for the future.
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