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Smart money moves for 2015
The new year is often used as a time to reflect and establish goals for 2015. From health and wellness to financial and family goals, ... -
New changes may jump-start mortgage approval process
Since the end of the financial crisis and subprime mortgage meltdown, obtaining a mortgage has been difficult – to say the least. From increased scrutiny ... -
How much your holiday debt will really cost you
With Black Friday and Cyber Monday behind us, the holiday retail season is now in full swing. We have reached that time of year when ... -
Recent slowdown in pace of college tuition increases a positive sign in education
The pace of college tuition cost increases is finally slowing – at least in the last two years. According to the College Board’s annual Trends ... -
Small Social Security increase for 2015 highlights need to have a plan B
The federal government recently announced that Social Security payments will increase in 2015 for the nearly 60 million Americans receiving benefits. The bad news is ... -
Now is the time for year-end tax planning
The ideal time to address 2014 tax planning is in – you guessed it – 2014. Unfortunately, many taxpayers wait until the tax preparation months ... -
How to financially protect your spouse
When it comes to household finances, it is not uncommon for one spouse to take a more active role. While it is often advisable for ... -
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 ...
