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22 Things Every 22-Year-Old Should Know About Finances
It's never too soon to learn about personal finance. With that in mind here are 22 pieces of finance advice for young adults to live by.
Health Insurance: How to Understand What You Need
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Kali Hawlk
Health Insurance: How to Understand What You Need
Health insurance is one of the trickiest - and most important -...
Which Brokerages Offer Pre-Market Trading?
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Thomas (TJ) Porter
Which Brokerages Offer Pre-Market Trading?
Find out which brokerage allow investors to trade during the pre-market hours,...
What is After-Hours Trading? How Does it Work?
Learn about after-hours trading and how it works for investors who want to trade when the stock market is normally closed.
Big Banks vs. Small Banks: Which are Better?
When it comes to big banks vs small banks the winner isn't always clear. Take your personal needs into account first and make a decision based on them.
Can You Open a Joint Brokerage Account?
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Kathryn Tretina
Can You Open a Joint Brokerage Account?
Find out whether you can open a joint brokerage account and the...
Can U.S. Expats (Americans Abroad) Contribute to IRAs or 401(k)s?
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Lance Cothern
Can U.S. Expats (Americans Abroad) Contribute to IRAs or 401(k)s?
Find out whether U.S. expats can qualify to contribute to IRAs or...
Should You Max Out Your 401(k) Early in the Year?
Find out about the pros and cons of maxing out your 401(k) contributions and hitting the annual limit earlier in the year.
What Is a Brokerage Sweep Account & How Does It Work?
Learn about brokerage sweep accounts and how they work to separate your cash funds from investment assets within your brokerage account.
How to Transfer a Brokerage Account Quickly and Easily
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Lance Cothern
How to Transfer a Brokerage Account Quickly and Easily
Learn about the different ways that you can transfer a brokerage account...
Should You Invest for Your Family and Friends? 4 Options to Consider
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Kathryn Tretina
Should You Invest for Your Family and Friends? 4 Options to Consider
If you want to invest on behalf of family or friends, learn...
Should You Use a Home Equity Loan or HELOC to Pay for College?
Consider the pros and cons of using a home equity loan or HELOC to pay for a child's college tuition and expenses, in an effort to avoid student loans.
How to Buy Disney Stock: Invest in the Walt Disney Company
Learn how to buy shares of Disney stock to invest in one of the most popular global brands. Compare the different methods to trade shares of (DIS).
How to Cash in U.S. Savings Bonds and Report Taxes on Interest Earned
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Geoff Williams
How to Cash in U.S. Savings Bonds and Report Taxes on Interest Earned
Learn how to cash in your U.S. savings bonds, whether paper or...
12 Reasons You Haven’t Received Your Tax Refund
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Debbie Dragon
12 Reasons You Haven’t Received Your Tax Refund
You may be wondering why you haven't received your tax refund yet....
Taxes on Gambling and Sports Betting: What You Need to Know
Find out how taxes are applied to winnings on gambling and sports betting activity, including how to calculate the taxes owed and deducting expenses.
How to Deal with a Pay Cut or Reduced Work Hours
Learn how to handle a pay cut or reduced work hours, including partial unemployment and other options to increase cash flow while you seek more income.
Traditional IRA Withdrawal Rules: When Penalties Do and Don’t Apply
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Lance Cothern
Traditional IRA Withdrawal Rules: When Penalties Do and Don’t Apply
Learn about the rules that apply to traditional IRA withdrawals and how...
Should You Sell Off Investments to Pay Credit Card Debt?
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John Csiszar
Should You Sell Off Investments to Pay Credit Card Debt?
If you're thinking about selling your investments to pay off high-interest credit...
8 Financial Gift Ideas for Valentine’s Day
Use these creative financial gift ideas for Valentine's Day to avoid gifting the same chocolates, flowers, and other material goods.
A Retirement Guide for 50-Year-Olds With No Retirement Savings
Follow these steps if you're age 50 and have no retirement savings. Learn which retirement accounts should take priority, in addition to the types of investments that you should consider to help grow your retirement portfolio.
Should You Contribute to an IRA When You’re Already Retired?
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Lance Cothern
Should You Contribute to an IRA When You’re Already Retired?
Find out whether you should still contribute to an IRA when you‘re...
How to Buy Netflix Stock: Invest in Your Favorite Streaming Service
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Lance Cothern
How to Buy Netflix Stock: Invest in Your Favorite Streaming Service
Learn how to buy shares of Netflix stock and become an investor...
15 Ways to Travel for Free Abroad
Learn how to 15 ways to travel for free or at least on the cheap abroad.
How to Avoid Having Medical Bills Go to Collections
Take these steps after you find out that your medical bills are now in the hands of a collection agency.
Pension Advance Loans: Why You Should Avoid Them
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Aja McClanahan
Pension Advance Loans: Why You Should Avoid Them
Find out how pension advance loans work and why you should avoid...
Unemployment Benefits Fraud: What to Do If You Become a Victim
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Kevin Mercadante
Unemployment Benefits Fraud: What to Do If You Become a Victim
Find out what steps to take if you've become a victim of...
How to Invest in Ant Group: A Financial Technology Giant
Learn more about the IPO of Ant Group and how you, as a typical investor, can invest in one of the world's most valuable financial technology companies.
What to Consider When Using Gift Funds for Your Down Payment on a Mortgage
Find out what you must know about using gift funds (money from family or friends) as part of your down payment when applying for a mortgage to buy a home.