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Open enrollment season may help with skyrocketing health care costs
It’s that time of year again – open enrollment season. From employee health benefits to Medicare and health insurance purchased through the Affordable Care Act ... -
Millennials invest more conservatively than retirees
Despite the technological gap and years between them, young people today have something in common with their grandparents that may surprise you: They invest like ... -
Death and taxes - Understanding how 'step-up in basis' works
It is often said the only certainties in life are death and taxes. Thanks to estate and inheritance tax, it is not uncommon for them ... -
Mortgage mistakes to avoid
For most Americans, the purchase of a home is the single largest investment made during their life. In order to make the dream of home ... -
Major money mishaps
Americans continue to fret about their finances. An increasingly complex financial world coupled with a decrease in financial literacy has caused many people to feel ... -
Leasing vs. buying a car
Americans are buying more automobiles than they have in years. In fact, according to J.D. Power and Associates, the auto industry is on track to ... -
Renting vs. buying a home
Is it better to rent or buy a home? Home ownership has always been a cornerstone of the “American Dream.” While it is certainly an ... -
Don't tap retirement funds too soon
A 401(k) plan should never be viewed as a pre-retirement piggy bank. Unfortunately, more and more savers tap retirement accounts prior to their retirement. In ... -
N.J. among the worst states to retire in
Figuring out where your retirement dollars will go furthest just got a little easier. For the first time, the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis ... -
Key strategies for those planning to retire in 2014
Deciding when to retire may be one of the most important financial decisions that you will make during your life. Walking away from a regular ...