Planning & Retirement
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Financial planning
A Credit Card Debt Exit Plan
Millions of Americans feel trapped by credit card debt. You don't have to be one of them. Here's an exit strategy.
Financial Resolutions
Here are five steps we encourage all investors to consider taking to help boost their financial fitness at any time of the year.
Retirement Saving and Living
Retirement is an important and often stressful planning, saving, and investing goal. Learn from those who have been through it.
College and education
Education: 529 Savings Plans
A popular college-savings vehicle is the 529 savings plan, which provides several tax advantages when used for education expenses.
Budgeting for Student Loans
Ready to face the return of student loan repayments? Conquer your budget by tracking expenses, cutting back on non-essentials, and balancing debt payment with retirement savings.
529s for Multiple Generations
Under the right circumstances, a dynasty 529 college savings plan can fund your family's education for generations to come.
Estate planning
529s for Multiple Generations
Under the right circumstances, a dynasty 529 college savings plan can fund your family's education for generations to come.
Preserving Family Wealth
Good communication and a clear mission can help cement your family's legacy for generations to come.
Creating a Special-Needs Trust
For estate owners who have heirs with disabilities, providing financial support is paramount. A special-needs trust can help protect vulnerable family members without affecting government benefits.
Saving for retirement
Roth vs. Traditional IRAs
Traditional and Roth IRAs have distinct requirements, including eligibility and contribution limits. Here's a guide to help you decide which may be better for you.
Retirement Saving and Living
Retirement is an important and often stressful planning, saving, and investing goal. Learn from those who have been through it.
In retirement
Retirement Saving and Living
Retirement is an important and often stressful planning, saving, and investing goal. Learn from those who have been through it.
Working in Retirement & RMDs
Retired but thinking of going back to work? Be sure you understand how it could affect your savings plans and RMDs.
Planning for Long-Term Care
Like other aspects of retirement planning, the prospect you'll need long-term care carries financial implications but also much more. Here's what you need to know.
Tax planning
Financial Resolutions
Here are five steps we encourage all investors to consider taking to help boost their financial fitness at any time of the year.
Watch Out for the Kiddie Tax
Does your child have unearned income? Make sure you understand Kiddie Tax rules.
