Investing & Retiring

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Beneficiary Designations 101

What you need to Know so Relatives Inherit what you want them to Have

You've kept your will updated regularly to make sure your assets are distributed according to your wishes upon death. Have you done the same...

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Estate Planning Investing & Retiring IRA

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Don't Be Fooled By Package Delivery Confirmation Scams

Another Method to Trick You Out Of Personal Information

How often do you have packages delivered to your home? Maybe you've lost track of how many things you've ordered during the holiday shopping...

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Budgeting Investing & Retiring

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Asked by StuartV

What are Guaranteed Insurance Contracts (GICs) and can they be used to lend money?

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Answered by Alex Bentley PRO+
Financial Adviser in Pacific Palisades, CA

My answer is simple: avoid complexity in investing. If you don't understand it, don't do it. Most financial products like GICs involve a lot of complexity that is de...

Insurance Investing & Retiring Other Investments

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Asked by victor piediscalzo

I am 51 years old and have nothing for retirement. I put 100.00 a week in my savings and have about $10k now. What can i do for more interest?

Answered by Tracy Scott Burke
CFP®, ChFC® in Harrisburg, PA

Victor, Thanks for your question. Some type of a tax-deferred retirement account would likely be best in your situation in lieu of bank savings. If you have acces...

401(k) Bonds Retirement Investing & Retiring Taxes Mutual Funds IRA Stocks

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5 Steps To Be Your Own Mogul – Part 2

Why Managing Your Personal Finances Is No Different Than Running a Small Business

Written by John Buzzard
Industry Fraud Specialist in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

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Credit Rating Cash Borrowing Investing & Retiring

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How Checks Affect Your Credit Score

Check Your Credit Score

Can your checking account affect your credit score? It's possible, but only in certain circumstances that you should avoid. Your credit s...

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Credit Rating Checking & Savings Accounts Borrowing Investing & Retiring

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Asked by an anonymous user

Why do you think Boomers aren't saving enough for retirement?

Answered by Alex Bentley PRO+
Financial Adviser in Pacific Palisades, CA

This country has made a revolutionary shift from pensions to a self-service retirement model (401Ks, IRAs, etc). The average baby boomer has not yet fully adjusted to...

401(k) Financial Planning Retirement Investing & Retiring IRA

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Asked by Erin

Determining capital gains

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Answered by Prateek Mehrotra
Financial Adviser in Appleton, WI

Erin, Here is a simple way to do this. After you sell your stocks you will know the selling price. Your Capital Gains is equal to the difference between the Selling...

Investing & Retiring Taxes Stocks

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