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Annuity or CD? Depends on Financial Needs
Published September 15, 2011
If CDs or an annuity are your choices, answering these two questions can help you decide.
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Best Way to Pay for College
Published September 13, 2011
While a Roth account can work for college savings, a 529 plan has tax and other advantages.
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Tips to Pay Off Your Mortgage
Published September 09, 2011
You could devote extra cash to the mortgage, but look at boosting retirement savings, too.
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Mortgage Rate Chasing, Not Worth Trouble
Published September 08, 2011
Sure, you might save a fraction of a percent, but you have to start the loan process over.
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Moved to Canada? Take Social Security, too
Published August 30, 2011
If you worked in the U.S. but live in Canada, you and your spouse can draw Social Security.
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Make the Most of Your 401(k)
Published August 22, 2011
What you do with your 401(k) depends on your need for income and your goals in retirement.
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Getting the Most From Retirement Benefits
Published August 19, 2011
At retirement age, a spouse must choose between spousal benefits or his or her own benefit.
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How Good is Your Credit Score
Published August 11, 2011
Worrying about boosting a FICO score above 780 is a waste of time, says Dr. Don Taylor.
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Sniffing Out Life Insurance Fraud
Published August 08, 2011
Like a free credit report, you can check at no charge on what life insurance is in your name.
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Beware of Higher Bank Fees
Published August 05, 2011
Make sure you read the fine print on how a bank can raise its fees before investing.
