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Financial Timeline So you finally have the chance to do something positive with your money, like paying off your debts and building a successful future. But to do so you'll need to follow a financial timeline. |
The Motley Fool
December 12, 2007
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A College Deadline You Don't Want to Miss Don't forget about starting a 529 college savings plan. There could be year-end tax benefits. |
The Motley Fool
February 20, 2007
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Save for State U., Too If you're not saving for college because you expect your child will attend an affordable, public school, you might want to rethink your plans a little bit. Public college doesn't necessarily mean a debt-free education. |
The Motley Fool
March 2, 2007
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Let Them Eat ... Cash? A California savings proposal highlights the advantages of starting early. If you open a savings account (or maybe even a college savings fund) when your child is born and contribute to it regularly, you can build up a sizable nest egg. Just get started. |
The Motley Fool
February 13, 2007
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Automatic College Savings What kind of educational benefits do you get at work? An automatic 529 payroll deduction could be as helpful as an automatic retirement savings program, like a 401(k). |
The Motley Fool
August 2, 2007
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The Worst 529 Plans 529 plans offer many benefits to parents saving for college, but some plans are better than others. While some focus on keeping costs low, others charge excessive fees that could threaten the success of your college savings strategy. |
The Motley Fool
September 22, 2004
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You Can Pay for College Tips and resources galore are at your fingertips from the College Savings Plan Network (CSPN) of the National Association of State Treasurers. |
The Motley Fool
July 13, 2006
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How to Make the Most of Your Money If you are in credit card debt, it's absolutely crucial that you develop a plan now to pay it off and get your bank account going in the right direction (up). And beyond that, it's important to make sure you save -- and eventually invest -- for the future. |
The Motley Fool
August 12, 2006
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Couples, Sex, and Money Whispering sweet finances in your special someone's ear? No? Maybe you should be. Whatever your money issues, resolve to face them today. Knowing you can count on your spouse isn't the flashy kind of sexy, but it's the sort of allure that lasts. |
The Motley Fool
January 13, 2007
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Pros and Cons of Prepaid Tuition Plans Prepaid tuition programs are exactly what the name implies: the chance to pay now and buy a certain number of educational credits/years of college at today's tuition rates. Or so the promotional materials like to say. |
The Motley Fool
May 30, 2008
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Investing for Two And you thought it was hard deciding what's for dinner. |
AskMen.com
Michael Estrin |
10 Common Savings Mistakes Here are the 10 most common mistakes people make about saving money. |
Fast Company
September 2008
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Making Banking Fun Can innovative new programs make saving money as fun as spending it? |
The Motley Fool
November 8, 2004 |
Fools Save Half a Billion What could happen if you don't have short-term savings? Avoid these unpleasantries by taking these five steps to establish your own cash cushion. |
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How to Determine What You Can Afford Financial tips on determining what big-ticket items you can afford to buy. |
Entrepreneur
November 2005
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Savings 101 Tax-free 529 college savings accounts may not stay that way, but they'll still be a smart way to plan for your child's future. |
The Motley Fool
November 3, 2006
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Plunk Down a Pile of Cash Here are the questions to ask before parking your savings somewhere. |
The Motley Fool
November 18, 2006
Elizabeth Brokamp |
Juggling Your Financial Goals One pot of money, too many financial goals. What should you fund first? |
The Motley Fool
December 18, 2006
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Naughty: Negative Savings The negative savings rate seems to have become a pandemic. |
The Motley Fool
March 7, 2005
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He Spends, She Spends Got a spouse who likes to shop? Here's how to harmoniously reel in the household spending. |
The Motley Fool
January 30, 2007
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Spenders or Savers? Consider some of these ideas for squeezing a few extra dollars of saving out of your budget by attacking three spending categories: 1. Food and dining out... 2. Entertainment and recreation... 3. Shopping and personal items... |
The Motley Fool
April 19, 2004
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What Will College Really Cost? You've heard the scary statistics, but the final price tag may not be so bad. |
The Motley Fool
February 16, 2007
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Ask Mrs. Riches: On the Wrong Side of the IRS Could your spouse be flirting with danger on your joint tax return? Get your financial relationship questions answered here! |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Jan/Feb 2004
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Plan Now, Save Later Follow these tax planning tips to reduce this year's business taxes. |
The Motley Fool
November 28, 2006
Mary Dalrymple |
College Savings Math It's certainly not getting any cheaper to send the kids to college, but there's some good news for parents trying to build a college savings account. The expenses charged by state-sponsored 529 college savings plans have been falling. |
Investment Advisor
January 2009
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Understanding Overspending Financial advisors Q&As regarding how to discuss spending cutbacks with their clients. |
AskMen.com
Terence Channon |
Must-Have Long-Term Savings It may seem like some of these financial ventures are much too far in the future to worry about right now, but if you want to reach your financial goals, these must-have long-term savings are the only way to get there. |
The Motley Fool
July 18, 2006
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Get Your Kids to College: Introduction Nowhere is the value of compounding returns more evident than in saving for a goal with a fixed time limit, such as financing a college education. |
The Motley Fool
November 1, 2006
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Spend to Save? Credit cards offer to fill savings accounts or college funds. Even with all these creative new savings options, the best way to build a sizable nest egg may be the old-fashioned way -- spend less than you earn and put the rest in a savings account. |
BusinessWeek
January 15, 2007
Anne Tergesen |
529s Just Might Make The Grade The 529 college savings plans have become more attractive - but do your homework. |
The Motley Fool
January 2, 2007
Mary Dalrymple |
No Pain, Lots of Financial Gain Try achieving some of your financial goals this year with strategies that require no discipline. |
Investment Advisor
May 1, 2011
Olivia Mellan |
It's Not Working Retirement is great for some people; for others, not so much |
The Motley Fool
March 30, 2007
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5 Tips to Avoid Bad 529 Plans Saving for college should help your kids, not your broker. |
Registered Rep.
August 22, 2002
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A 529? What's That? A majority of retail investors are still unfamiliar with 529 plans Statistics on college savings and what parents are looking for in a savings plan. |
The Motley Fool
February 16, 2007
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A Savings Triple Play Making sure you have enough stashed away for all of life's adventures can be as easy as one, two, three. |
The Motley Fool
February 2, 2007
Mary Dalrymple |
Our Savings Rate Is Abysmal The national rate's in the red. How are your savings statistics? If you're not shunting at least a little of your discretionary income into short-term savings or long-term savings, you might be setting yourself up for trouble down the road. |
The Motley Fool
January 25, 2005
Dayana Yochim |
You're on Your Own, Kiddos In the standoff between retirement savings and college savings, retirement wins. |
Registered Rep.
November 1, 2004
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Gunning for College As more investors put their faith in 529 plans, the stakes rise for those who are supposed to be protecting them, and agencies like the NASD and the SEC have jumped into the fray with gusto. |
Financial Advisor
March 2004
Marla Brill |
Will Health Savings Accounts Have A Market? new way to pay for health care that combines an insurance component with an intriguing savings kicker was introduced by the Medicare Reform Act in December. Health savings accounts (HSAs) are designed to help individuals save for qualified medical and retiree health expenses on a tax-favored basis. |
Financial Advisor
January 2007
Marla Brill |
The College Savings Chasm The gap between college savings and costs is big, and it's likely to get bigger. Here is some advice on how financial planners can help. |
The Motley Fool
February 7, 2007
Dan Caplinger |
Give Your Savings a Raise If your income rises, pass it on to your savings. |
AskMen.com
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How To: Collect IOUs You can still get your moola back while keeping your relationship -- and your sanity -- intact. Simply read our helpful hints below on how to collect IOUs and personal loans. |
Financial Planning
May 1, 2006
Bruce Harrington |
School's In Here are simple tips to use when advising clients who are considering the purchase of a 529 college savings plan. |
The Motley Fool
June 29, 2007
Elizabeth Brokamp |
Workout No. 2: Coping With Cash Crunches Here are some top tips for helping you prepare for life's financial curveballs. |
Financial Planning
November 1, 2007
Stacy Schultz |
5 Questions Chuck Toth, head of education planning at Merrill Lynch and secretary of the College Savings Foundation, discusses a new study on the state of college savings. |
Registered Rep.
April 6, 2007
Kristen French |
The Cost Of Retirement Ibbotson Associates released its own savings guidelines for typical investors with different ages, income levels and initial accumulated wealth. These recommendations won't surprise financial advisors, but might help inspire profligate clients. |
Entrepreneur
June 2003
Scott Bernard Nelson |
College Savings 101 Take notes on the pros and cons of 529 plans. |
Inc.
May 2006 |
Is A Pension Plan Right For You? If you answer yes to these six questions, a defined benefit plan may be worth a look. |
