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26 Feb Help! My W-2 is incorrect!

Posted at 11:54h in Ask NJMoneyHelp, Taxes

Don't file your tax return with a W-2 you know is wrong. ...

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25 Feb Giving college money to kid after you divorce, and the tax burden

Posted at 21:56h in Ask NJMoneyHelp, College, Retirement

If you don't stay within certain rules, a money transfer can cost a lot in taxes. ...

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25 Feb How a DRIP sale is taxed

Posted at 21:27h in Ask NJMoneyHelp, Taxes

You need to understand your tax liability before you sell any investment. ...

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24 Feb A widower’s options for Social Security

Posted at 14:08h in Ask NJMoneyHelp, Retirement

If you lose your spouse, you can be eligible for a widow/widower benefit from Social Security. ...

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24 Feb My son isn’t going to college. What happens to the money I saved?

Posted at 12:34h in Ask NJMoneyHelp, College

If your child doesn't go to college, there are different rules for your savings, depending on the kinds of accounts in which you've saved. ...

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23 Feb Can I hurt my credit by checking my credit report and credit score?

Posted at 18:32h in Ask NJMoneyHelp, Credit

Your credit score can get dinged if a lender checks it, but what happens if you want to check it?...

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23 Feb Does my kid need to file a tax return?

Posted at 15:34h in Ask NJMoneyHelp, Taxes

If your child has income, you may need to file a tax return for that child. ...

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20 Feb The rules for RMDs if you’re still working

Posted at 17:28h in Ask NJMoneyHelp, Retirement

Before you take a Required Minimum Distribution from a retirement account, make sure you understand the rules. ...

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