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• Coronavirus and the market plunge: 5 things you can do right now

  If you’re sweating the market’s drop, here’s what you can do.

  5 min read Feb 28, 2020

  

• How to open a Roth IRA

  The sooner you open a Roth IRA the better.

  6 min read Feb 27, 2020

  

• 5 disadvantages of a 529 college savings plan

  Despite the tax advantages, a 529 may not be the best way to build a college fund.

  5 min read Feb 24, 2020

  

• Morgan Stanley snaps up E-Trade in a play for Main Street investors

  Here’s what customers can expect if the deal goes through.

  2 min read Feb 20, 2020

  

• What is a 529 college savings plan?

  529 plans can be a great way to save for education expenses on a tax-free basis.

  6 min read Feb 19, 2020

  

• Are dividend reinvestment plans still a good idea?

  With broker commissions all but gone on stocks, do DRIPs still make sense?

  4 min read Feb 18, 2020

  

• How to open a 529 college savings plan

  The tax advantages that come with a 529 plan can save your family lots of money.

  5 min read Feb 18, 2020

  

• SEP IRA vs SIMPLE IRA: How they compare

  Here’s what you should consider when deciding between the two retirement plans.

  4 min read Feb 13, 2020

  

• Open an IRA before the tax deadline to save on taxes

  It’s not too late to get a tax deduction for your IRA contributions.

  4 min read Feb 04, 2020

  

• What is the long-term capital gains tax?

  Certain windfalls are considered capital gains. Here’s how to determine what you’ll owe.

  5 min read Jan 31, 2020