30 Oct What is the Alternative Minimum Tax?
It’s important to know how you can trigger this higher tax, and what you can do to avoid it....
30 Oct If medical debt has hurt your credit score, there’s good news.
Medical debt is no longer given the same heft as other debts when FICO calculates your credit score....
30 Oct Stopping your spendthrift kid from wasting his inheritance
If you have an adult child who is not responsible with money, there are steps to take to ensure any money you leave to him is somewhat protected from his spendthrift ways....
30 Oct Strategies for estate tax savings
No one wants to pay taxes when they die, but unless you're proactive, the government — and not your heirs — could end up with a huge chunk of your money....
30 Oct Life insurance for children
Life insurance policies for children are inexpensive. You need to understand the policy before you can decide if it's worth the money....
30 Oct The 529 Gifting Extravaganza
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Many have heard of 529 accounts, an account that allows for tax free growth only if the funds are used to pay for college education costs. But few have heard of it potentially being used as a multi-generational vehicle to fund college education for multiple generations....
30 Oct Choosing the best college savings plan
There are many options for opening a college savings account for a new baby. Here's why a 529 Plan may be the way to go. ...
30 Oct Positioning your finances to maximize financial aid
When college is close, where you have your money could make a big different in the financial aid your student receives. Here are some tips....
30 Oct Using retirement savings or taking a mortgage to buy a home
If you're waiting for your home to be sold but you've already found a new one, deciding where to get the money for your new pad can have serious consequences....
30 Oct What the “exit tax” really means for a home sale in New Jersey
Despite the name, this isn't really an extra tax charged when you sell your home. It's really an insurance policy for state coffers....