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Honest (and non-rich) people can get their kids in college
You say you can’t afford to pay bribes? Here’s some help to appeal for more financial aid.
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Get ready for the next federal shutdown
Trump’s budget could lead to epic battles and another shutdown in the fall.
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CPAs answer the most common 2019 tax-return questions
Thanks to the magnitude of the changes, this will continue to be a challenging tax season.
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Tax-refund recipients respond to critics: ‘Stop shaming me’
Some view the refund as a savings plan for lower-income folks.
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Surprise, no income tax refund for you!
What not to do if you owe the IRS and don’t have the money.
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Talk is not cheap when it comes to love and money
Frank, regular discussions about your finances will help your relationship bloom and prosper.
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Were you kicked out of the 401(k) millionaire’s club?
Even with the recent decline, the fact that people can become millionaires should spread hope.
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Here’s one way to stop living paycheck to paycheck
Furloughed federal workers are pawns, but they’d be better off had they budgeted better.
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They’re feeling the shutdown squeeze — and it hurts
In a panic about their missing paychecks, federal workers apply for unemployment.
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How to deal with the shutdown if you’re a federal employee
Take these financial steps as the partial federal government shutdown drags on into 2019.
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Bad financial habits that you shouldn’t take into the New Year
I meet a lot of people who have spent years making a financial mess of their lives.
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How to dig out of your holiday debt
If you want to become debt-free in 2019, make this your mantra: Live by overspending, die in debt.
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The SMART way to make financial resolutions for 2019
You can’t just say you want to pay down debt, etc. You have to make a detailed plan.
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Five rules for a No-Gift Christmas
Get off the gift-giving train and save your money for a rainy day.
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Michelle Obama is right. We can’t have it all.
The “Lean-in” mindset pushes women to pursue career advancement at any cost.
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Many people pay a high price to be an unpaid caregiver
The AARP offers a five-step guide to better caregiving.
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New frontier of bigotry: algorithms
Even machines are discriminating against black and Latino homebuyers.
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Help grandkids by handling college saving with care
Managed properly, 529 plans won’t hinder students’ ability to qualify for federal aid.
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The best states for college savings
Which states have gold-rated 529 plans? Morningstar ranks the best and worst in class.
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Start early on saving for college
Parents should begin socking money away in a 529 even before baby arrives.