05 Nov Pros and cons of a Roth IRA for college savings
Roth IRAs can be used for college, but not without dangers to your retirement plans. ...
05 Nov Are annuities a paycheck for life or fee-laden mistake?
Annuities aren't always bad or always good. It depends on your situation...
31 Oct How cancelling a credit card can hurt your credit score.
You don’t want to hurt your credit score unnecessarily, and canceling a card can do some damage. ...
30 Oct Tax changes after marriage
A newly married couple contemplates how their tax liability will change after they say,“I do.”...
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 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. ...