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11 Jun Will my bankruptcies show up on a background check?

Posted at 10:12h in Ask NJMoneyHelp, Credit

Federal law governs what can be seen on certain background checks. ...

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10 Jun Did I mess up this 529 plan withdrawal?

Posted at 10:39h in Ask NJMoneyHelp, College, Taxes

You can't use 529 plan money for any old expenses....

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10 Jun When Social Security gives conflicting advice

Posted at 10:25h in Ask NJMoneyHelp, Retirement

Getting a straight answer about Social Security benefit payout options. ...

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07 Jun What comes off my credit report after bankruptcy?

Posted at 06:06h in Ask NJMoneyHelp, Credit

Make sure your credit report properly reflects your bankruptcy....

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07 Jun Should college freshman get a credit card?

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

It's important for young people to build a credit history....

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06 Jun Why is this ‘charged off’ debt on my credit report?

Posted at 10:24h in Ask NJMoneyHelp, Credit

You have to wait seven years - or longer - for this account to be removed. ...

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06 Jun How can we avoid probate for this account?

Posted at 09:58h in Ask NJMoneyHelp, Estate Planning

Not every asset is subject to probate. ...

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05 Jun How to get the largest pension exclusion

Posted at 10:26h in Ask NJMoneyHelp, Taxes

The pension exclusion has several parts. Make sure you take advantage of them all. ...

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