A Great Way to Use Your Health Savings Account
Here's a great idea from Kiplinger on using your Health Savings Account (HSA) as a retirement fund for medical expenses.
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Should You Pay Your Tax Bill With a Credit Card?
10 days and counting until 2012 tax filings are due, and millions of Americans will owe the IRS taxes as well. If you're one of them, you may be tempted to pay your tax bill with a credit card. Hey -- reward points or airline miles would be nice, right? Well, just be careful as you might end up paying more than you think.
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Is it Time for a 529?
$400,000 for a Harvard BA? That's what Forbes says you could be paying to send your child to an Ivy League school. With those aspirations, it may be time to get serious about a 529 savings plan.
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Paying For College With Retirement Funds
Paying for college is an enormous financial challenge. And because it often comes before retirement, many families are using, or plan to use, retirement funds to meet the challenge. Here are some reasons why that may not be a good idea.
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Are You Saving Enough for Retirement?
Are you saving enough for retirement? According to a global study by HSBC, over half of the world's working population answered 'No' when asked this question. 15,000 survey respondents expect retirement to last an average of 18 years, while their nest-eggs are expected to last only 10 years.
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Why You Need to Check Your Credit Report -- TODAY!
Credit reports have become increasingly important during the current economic and financial crunches we find ourselelves in. The housing slump itself has brought about record numbers of foreclosures, short sales, strategic defaults and loan modifications. Yet the credit reporting industry has not been able to sufficiently keep up with these trends. Take a look at how you can ensure your credit report is accurate.
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529 Plan Myths
Are you saving for your children's college costs? If so, good for you! If not, that's okay too. It's never too late to start saving. And 529 plans make it easy to save for your children's education. But before you jump in (or if you are already in), educate yourself about these plans. Understanding these six 529 plan myths is a good place to start.
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Online Banks Boost Rates to Lure Savers
With overall rates still low, does it make sense to move bank accounts into the cloud?
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College Education Discounts
With some private colleges bumping up their financial aid, state Universities may no longer always the cheapest option.
www.medicalnewstoday.com
Bending Health Cost Curve Tied to Wellness Communication
A new white paper suggests that wellness programs can lower health care and benefits costs if a strong communication strategy is in place.
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Women less prepared for retirement
Two new studies amplify the benefits — especially for women — of working with financial advisers, and provide insight into a changing demographic for life insurers.
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Shocking Retirement Statistics
According to recent estimates, there are 58 million Americans between the ages of 50 and 64. The median retirement savings for this group is only $26,000 per person.
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A Smart Way To Think About Social Security
When it comes to key retirement issues, few things loom larger than deciding when you should start taking Social Security benefits. Continue reading to find out when is the best time.
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Should You Hold Off On Your 401k?
We're told again and again that feeding a 401(k) guarantees a sturdy retirement. But is that really your best savings option?
www.wisebread.com
Taxable Fringe Benefits You Must Report
The IRS is cracking down on employers that don’t properly report their employees’ wages. Many employers and employees may think that certain fringe benefits don’t have to be included in wages – and therefore subject to federal income tax withholding and employment taxes – but this can be a costly error to make.
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Money Saving Tips for Families
The cost of raising a child has skyrocketed nearly 40% in the last 10 years. Parents can now expect to shell out about $227,000 on each child between birth and the age of 18. Find out ways to save when raising your child.
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How to Get More Financial Aid for College
As kids graduate from high school and prepare to move on to the next phase of their lives, many parents face a similar conundrum: How in the world are we going to pay for college? For many, financial aid is the best choice.
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The Most Expensive States for Retirement
Read on for the top 10 states where your retirement dollars might not go as far as you plan.
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Millenials Hit Hardest by Recession
Retailers have long sought 18 to 34 year olds. But with their wealth down 68 percent since 1984, millenials are pinching pennies.
finance.yahoo.com
You Can Invest Even If You're Broke
There is an old saying: It takes money to make money. So how does someone who is living paycheck to paycheck invest for the future?
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The Old Get Richer While The Young Get Poorer
The old have gotten wealthier, while the young have become poorer. Still, the report documents hopeful signs for younger Americans.
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Gas For Less
If you’re a commuter who’s feeling the sting of steadily rising gas prices, here are a few tips on how to save at the pump.
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How To Get The Most Out Of Social Security Benefits
Two trends are making this a good time to look at claiming strategies for Social Security. Here is what to do and how much money is involved.
www.smartmoney.com
Last Generation To Retire with 401(k) Plan?
The baby boomer generation may be the last to retire with 401(k) plans due to policy changes.
eba.benefitnews.com
10 Most Promising Career Choices
A look at the top ten career choices based on potential for job growth, pay, stress level, job satisfaction and more.
www.moneycrashers.com
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