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When it comes to retirement savings, earlier is better. Here’s how (and why) to get started
Investing in your retirement when you’re just starting your career can pay off, and these simple strategies may help you know what to do.
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Half of retirees pay taxes on Social Security benefits. Will you?
Social Security you receive in retirement may not be exempt from taxes. Learn more about the potential impact on you.
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Find a right-for-you fit to help pay down or pay off your debt
Want to pay off a little, a lot, or all of your debt? Try one of these strategies to help.
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The stock market goes up and down. Should it affect your financial goals?
Do changes in the stock market matter to your strategy for saving and investing?
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How disability and life insurance can help protect your paycheck and your family
Disability insurance and life insurance are two ways you can help protect yourself and your loved ones against the what-ifs of life.
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If you’re getting divorced, what’s next for your financial plan
A divorce affects budgets, retirement planning, and how you protect loved ones.
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How the housing market affects your personal finances
Demand, supply, and interest rates all impact not just your housing budget, but your ability to meet your financial goals.
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Once you figure out what retirement planning is, you can take steps to help make your ideas a reality.
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Save for college? Enjoy tax benefits? You can do both
If college or future educational savings are a financial goal, you can find ways to put funds aside and snag some potential tax savings benefits, too
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Can you always access credit? Not during a credit crunch
Access to credit isn’t static; it ebbs and flows. When the credit funnel tightens, it’s called a credit crunch. Here’s what it is and what it means for you.