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By Dr. Don Taylor, Ph.D., CFA, CFP, CASL • Bankrate.com
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Homeowner wants to be mortgage-free by 52
Article: Don't forget retirement savings while focusing on paying off your mortgage.
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Avoid this common investing mistake
Article: When it comes to your investments, take time to understand that tricky lingo.
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Refi reverse mortgage, keep wife in house
Article: Think you are stuck with a reverse mortgage? Don't worry -- you have an option to refinance.
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Employer match counts toward 401(k) limit?
Article: There's a limit on your 401(k) contributions, but your employer's don't count toward that limit.
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Mom co-signed and stuck with student loan
Article: Don't learn the hard way: A co-signed student loan spells trouble when the student reneges.
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What to do with savings bonds from childhood
Article: You've matured, but maybe not those savings bonds you received as a kid.
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How to start a retirement fund in your 50s
Article: No time to waste with iffy investing? Here's a way to build that nest egg quickly.
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Roth IRA vs. 401(k) for 20-something saver
Article: One retirement account has an advantage when a young person is thinking about that first home.
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Conservative investments for retirement
Article: Wall Street can be scary when investing for retirement. Here are ways to lower the risk.
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How to find your forgotten, unclaimed money
Article: If you put money in the bank and forgot about it, your state may be holding it for safekeeping.
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Invest in 401(k) or pay down mortgage?
Article: Almost retired? There's no time to spare. Here's what to do with your final paychecks.
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Roth IRA beats 401(k) in key ways
Article: A young worker may find a Roth IRA to be superior to a 401(k) when saving for retirement.
2013-05-22T00:00:00
With damaged credit, can I get a mortgage?
Article: If you have shaky credit, getting a new mortgage will be difficult, but not impossible.
2013-05-22T00:00:00
Tax hit if parents pay kid's student loan?
Article: Looking to reduce your child's student loan debt? Beware of these gift tax implications.
2013-05-22T00:00:00
Refinance or just pay down my mortgage?
Article: Looking to save money on your mortgage? Consider refinancing or making more payments.
2013-05-22T00:00:00
How to cash late relative's savings bond?
Article: Cashing in a late relative's savings bond can be a lot of work. And you might owe taxes.
2013-05-22T00:00:00
Lender demanding more in interest payments
Article: Is your home equity lender making unreasonable demands? It might be time to tip off regulators.
2013-05-22T00:00:00
You won a big cash settlement -- now what?
Article: You were in a car crash and got thousands in a settlement. Next come tough decisions.
2013-05-22T00:00:00
Better to pay down mortgage or refinance?
Article: Eager to pay off your mortgage a bit early? You might be better off looking at a 15-year loan.
2013-05-22T00:00:00
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