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  You may want to think twice before withdrawing money from your 401(k) — here’s how it will be taxed

  Money taken from your 401(k) will be taxed as ordinary income, but it can get complicated.

  3 min read Oct 18, 2018
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  Should the midterm elections change your investing strategy?

  Midterm elections may create a wild ride for investors. Here’s what to look out for.

  3 min read Oct 17, 2018
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  5 financial tips for first-time parents

  First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes baby and a whole lot of worry over how to make sure your precious new addition has every advantage.

  3 min read Oct 15, 2018
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  6 easy ways to discover extra cash at your fingertips

  When you need some extra cash, work smarter, not harder.

  3 min read Oct 12, 2018
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  Skip the cookware — a growing number of newlyweds want cash gifts instead

  Cash registries are on the rise. Here’s what the money is being used for.

  4 min read Oct 12, 2018
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  5 digital tools that will make your debts disappear quicker

  These resources can give you a helping hand in paying off your debt.

  4 min read Oct 12, 2018
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  Considering Public Service Loan Forgiveness? Read this first or weep later

  How a student loan forgiveness program became unforgivingly hard to qualify for.

  4 min read Oct 11, 2018
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  More than half of Americans don’t have a will — here’s how to write one

  Failing to plan ahead can have consequences for those left behind.

  4 min read Oct 09, 2018
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  Jobs report shows US economy added 134K jobs in September

  See what happened with jobs, unemployment and average hourly earnings.

  2 min read Oct 05, 2018
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  FAFSA embraces the digital age with new student aid tools

  The U.S. Department of Education wants to make it easier to file for federal financial aid.

  1 min read Oct 04, 2018
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  A tiny Silicon Valley starter home sold for a shocking $1.8 million — and it may reveal an ominous sign for the housing market

  Home prices in parts of California are breathtaking, but they tell a bigger story

  3 min read Oct 03, 2018
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  What not to buy in October

  Hold off on purchasing these items for better deals later in the year.

  2 min read Oct 02, 2018
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  What’s on sale in October

  Check out some items you’ll find on deep discount this month.

  4 min read Oct 01, 2018
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  How to save money during open enrollment

  Open enrollment is near. Here’s how to save on your health care expenses this year.

  2 min read Sep 26, 2018
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  After Hurricane Florence, watch out for these 4 financial fraud schemes

  Experts have been warning about the added risks for money-related scams during the storm’s recovery periods.

  3 min read Sep 26, 2018
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  Here’s who will benefit the most from the $59 trillion ‘Great Wealth Transfer’

  When baby boomers start passing away, what will happen to their assets?

  4 min read Sep 25, 2018
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  Avoid these 3 mistakes when consolidating your debt

  Consolidation can be a useful tool to overcome your debt — but beware of these pitfalls.

  4 min read Sep 13, 2018
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  Jobs report shows US economy added 201K jobs in August

  See what happened with jobs, unemployment and average hourly earnings.

  2 min read Sep 07, 2018
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  Economists survey: Experts wary ‘leaner economic times’ lie ahead

  Bankrate’s survey of top financial experts suggests the economy can’t get much better than this.

  3 min read Sep 04, 2018
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  What not to buy in September

  If you want the best prices, steer clear of this stuff for a while.

  2 min read Sep 04, 2018