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        1. What is a Trusted Contact? Do You Need One?
          If you’ve not heard of the idea of a “trusted contact” for your brokerage account, you’re not alone. It’s a relatively new concept: In 2018, the
        2. Are You Making the Most of Your HSA?
          A health savings account, or HSA, is one of the most flexible and valuable savings accounts available to U. S. citizens. Used properly, an HSA can save you a lot of money on taxes and ensure you're prepared to handle an emergency medical bill or medical expenses in retirement. Unfortunately, the vast majority of people
        3. How Secure Are Your Financial Accounts And How To Protect Yourself
          It's a new year and we have a new President of the United States, but that doesn't mean that the world has changed all that much. Just like before, identity theft is on the rise, and more people than ever would love to get their hands on your Social Security number and account passwords. Much of this information is bou
        4. I’m Retired. Should I Pay Off My Mortgage?
          It’s 5 p.m. on a Tuesday, and you tune in to a radio show as you sit in gridlocked traffic.
        5. What is a rollover IRA? How to transfer funds from your 401(k) to an IRA and avoid taxes
          Summary List PlacementIf you have an employer-sponsored plan like a 401(k), you might wonder what happens to your money when you leave the job — either for a new gig, to work on your own, or to retire early. A rollover IRA is one alternative. It could be a smart choice if you're looking for more investment options, low
        6. Want To Leave Your Kids An Inheritance? They May Only Have 10 Years To Take It.
          The Secure Act, which was signed into law in December 2019, brings about several major changes to the retirement system. One such shift marks the end of so-called “stretch IRAs” for non-spouse beneficiaries who inherit a retirement account after 2019. Although there are a couple of exceptions, starting in 2020, most ad
        7. What information does an employer have to give regarding a 401(k) plan?
          Any employer who offers a 401(k) retirement plan is required to provide each plan participant, free of charge, copies of the summary plan description, the summary annual report, and an annual statement of the participant's account. In addition, every participant has the legal right to request, in writing, a host of oth
        8. What to Know About Mortgage Escrow Accounts
          When you finance your home with a mortgage, your lender will likely require you to maintain an escrow account. With this setup, a portion of your monthly mortgage payment is set aside to cover your annual property taxes and home insurance premiums.
        9. Don't Push the Panic Button on Your 401(k) Investments
          For most people, their 401(k) is their largest investment account, and the stock drop during the last week of February has many folks feeling pretty nervous right about now. We all work hard for our money, so this is a natural reaction. But be careful: If you run scared, by selling off stocks now and moving into cash,
        10. Earn Financial Security With These 4 Savings Accounts
          Saving is essential for financial security and future goals, but many struggle to build reserves. Here are popular options