Merging Accounts When You Get Married
Financial problems are one of the leading cause of divorce. According to a survey of 1,000 people, nearly half of American couples fight over money....
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Changing Jobs and Your Retirement Accounts
If you’ve left your former job for a new employment opportunity, you’re likely leaving behind a substantial balance in your employer-run retirement...
When Should You Start Banking Online With Your Kids?
Part of your job as a parent is to prepare your kids for the future. One important component of their future is learning how to handle money. Yes,...
Tax Advice for Planning Your Retirement Income
Once you’ve achieved your goal of retirement, making your well-earned income stretch as much as possible becomes a chief priority. Structuring your...
Social Media Credit Card Scams
Social media can be a force of good, connecting people across the globe. It can also be a source of evil, with unscrupulous people and companies...
Managing Your Child’s Credit
You may not think you need to be concerned about your young child’s credit now, but identity thieves do not discriminate. They can target minors and...
College Alternatives
While college can be an excellent prospect for many students, it’s far from the only path to success. Whether you’re looking to save money, fit...
Finding the Right Renters Insurance
If you are paying rent — whether it is in an apartment, condominium, or home — it is vital you have renters insurance. These policies often provide...
Checks and Balances: Balancing Your Checkbook
Balancing a checkbook has been shorthand for financial responsibility for generations. While it’s always been presented as a laborious, unenviable...
Taxes and Your Blog
Blogging is a profession that allows for a lot of flexibility and is appealing to those who wish to make their own hours or work from home. One thing...
Is Now the Best Time To Apply for a HELOC?
With historically low mortgage rates and soaring real estate prices, today’s home owners have unprecedented amounts of available equity in their...
What is the Gift Tax?
Giving a gift that fulfills some want or need is a great way to show someone you care about them. What if that gift is a high-value item like a car...