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Global vs. International: What’s the Difference?
International funds invest in non-U.S. markets, while global funds may invest in U.S. stocks alongside non-U.S. stocks.
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Diversification, Patience, and Consistency
Three important factors when it comes to your financial life.
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Estimating the Cost of College
This worksheet can help you estimate the costs of a four-year college program.
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Traditional vs. Roth IRA
One or the other? Perhaps both traditional and Roth IRAs can play a part in your retirement plans.
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Find That Lost Retirement Account
With over 24 million “forgotten” 401(k) accounts, you may be surprised to learn of your unclaimed “found” money.
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Social Security: Maximizing Benefits
There are other ways to maximize Social Security benefits, in addition to waiting to claim them.
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Spotting Credit Trouble
The wise use of credit is a critical skill. These 10 questions will help you assess your skill level.
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Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
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What Can You Buy With 529 Distributions?
This article can be a helpful guide when beginning to prepare for education expenses.
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The Financial Literacy Crisis
Many Americans are operating their personal finances with only the barest minimum of knowledge.
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A Cheat Sheet for Sending Your Kid to College
Dropping off your child is loaded with emotions; here are a few tips for a smoother experience.
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Does Your Child Need to File an Income Tax Return?
When your child has income, there’s a good chance that he or she will need to report it and pay taxes.
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What Do Your Taxes Pay For?
Here's a breakdown of how the federal government spends your tax money.
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Tax Deductions You Won't Believe
Here are some examples of deductions from the IRS that were permitted and some that were, uh, too creative.
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Critical Estate Documents
Sound estate management includes creating financial and healthcare documents. Here's an inside look.
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And the Executor Is
The right executor may help ensure the distribution of your assets is done with as little upheaval as possible.
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