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09 Jan Can I suspend Social Security so my wife gets a benefit?

Posted at 06:06h in Ask NJMoneyHelp, Retirement

The "file and suspend" options isn't available for most Social Security filers. ...

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09 Jan I need to buy a new car. What’s the best way to finance it?

Posted at 06:02h in Ask NJMoneyHelp, Credit

Beware of too-good-to-be-true financing for a new car. ...

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08 Jan We’re in divorce mediation. Can we keep our pensions?

Posted at 06:02h in Ask NJMoneyHelp, Credit, Retirement

Divorce mediation allows for a more amicable and less expensive end to marriage. ...

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08 Jan What’s the best way to give money to my adult children?

Posted at 06:01h in Ask NJMoneyHelp, Estate Planning, Retirement

Be aware of gifting rules before you give away your money. ...

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07 Jan My husband died. Whose Social Security should I take?

Posted at 06:02h in Ask NJMoneyHelp, Retirement

You have to compare accrued benefits and come up with a strategy. ...

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07 Jan Should I stop 401(k) savings to pay off credit card debt?

Posted at 06:02h in Ask NJMoneyHelp, Credit, Retirement

How to balance your goals is one of the toughest things to decide....

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06 Jan I’m 74 with no kids. Is a reverse mortgage right for me?

Posted at 06:06h in Ask NJMoneyHelp, Real Estate, Retirement

A reverse mortgage can help seniors with cash flow, but there are caveats. ...

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06 Jan Bonds have the wrong Social Security number. What now?

Posted at 06:02h in Ask NJMoneyHelp, Estate Planning, Retirement, Taxes

Bond owners and beneficiaries have an easy fix when a Social is incorrect. ...

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