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Fact-Checking Cook and Ghilarducci On Retirement (Again)
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Florida’s state-created property insurance company voted to raise homeowners insurance rates by 14%
More bad news is on the horizon for Florida homeowners. On top of insurers pulling out of the state altogether,…
Biden issues another $1.2B student loan bailout
President Biden has announced a new student loan bailout for 35,000 borrowers through "Public Service Loan Forgiveness," a program that…
Why July is an ideal time for a mid-year money check-in
July is often thought of as a time for home improvement projects, well-deserved vacations and leisurely day trips. In addition…
IRS Finalizes Guidance On Treatment Of Inherited IRAs
The IRS has issued more guidance on the required minimum distribution (RMD) rules—this time in the form of final regulations.…
Today's mortgage rates for 15- and 30-year terms plummet | July 8, 2024
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Federal appeals court blocks all of Biden's student loan debt handout plan
A federal appeals court on Thursday issued a ruling that blocks the Biden administration from continuing to implement a new…
Final RMD Regulations Released Today; 10-Year Rule Clarified
Today, July 19, 2024, the IRS and Treasury Department released long-awaited final regulations on Required Minimum Distributions. RMDs are mandated…
Mortgage rates crept back up closer to 7% as home prices also jump up
Mortgage rates jumped up this week, hovering closer to 7%. This jump ended week's run of dropping rates. Interest rates…
Expats Rank The Best Places To Live In The World
According to reports, interest in moving abroad spiked after the recent presidential debate. So what are the best places to…
Today's mortgage rates rise for 30-year terms while 15-year terms fall | July 9, 2024
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Trump VP pick JD Vance slammed Biden admin's student loan handout: 'Unfair and illegal'
Former President Trump's pick to serve as his running mate on the Republican ticket this year, Ohio Sen. JD Vance,…
This week's personal loan rates edge up for 3-year terms, while 5-year rates fall
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Can You Convert An Inherited IRA To A Roth IRA?
If you've ever inherited a retirement account, you've probably wondered how to use the funds best. Your new account can…
Economic optimism rises as U.S. job market adds 206,000 jobs
The U.S. job market is slowly stabilizing, as shown by the 206,000 jobs added in June, according to the Bureau…
Private student loan interest rates fall for 10- and 5-year terms
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2024 Medicare Open Enrollment Offers Chance To Stay Ahead Of Costly Changes
It’s that time of year when a storm developing in the Caribbean has the potential to become a hurricane. That’s…
Today's mortgage rates hold steady for 30-year terms while 15-year terms rise | July 10, 2024
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6 Ways To Get More Tax-Free Income In Retirement
I've never met anyone who loves paying more taxes on their retirement income. Building a retirement income you won't outlive…