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Personal Finance
It’s Official: The 2019 Standard Deduction Is Getting Even Larger
The Motley Fool - Matthew Frankel, CFP
The IRS just announced next year’s standard deduction, and it could help cut your tax bill. The standard deduction nearly doubled in 2018 as part of …
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Stock Markets
A Market Crash Is Inevitable -- Here's What to Do
The Motley Fool - Selena Maranjian
The market will crash -- maybe tomorrow, or maybe in a few years. Here's how to make the most of a market crash. If you're a stock investor, you …
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Personal Finance
The Most Important Retirement Chart You'll Ever See
The Motley Fool - Christy Bieber
This chart will convince you to start saving for retirement today. More than a third of all Americans believe they need at least $1 million to retire …
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Personal Finance
Here's Why Owning a Home in Retirement May Be the Wrong Choice
The Motley Fool - Motley Fool Staff
The peace of mind that comes with homeownership -- especially if you’ve disposed of your mortgage -- may be something of an illusion. The classic …
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Income Tax
When Can You Can Withdraw From A 401(k) And IRA Penalty-Free?
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The IRS allows penalty-free withdrawals from retirement accounts after age 59 1/2 and requires withdrawals after age 70 1/2 (these are called …
Stock Markets
Turbulent stock market spooks some older workers, retirees
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CHICAGO (AP) — The recent turbulence in the U.S. stock markets is spooking some older workers and retirees, a group that was hit particularly hard …
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Opinion
Three More Reasons To Be Thankful For Your 401(k) Plan
Forbes - Rick Unser
Not everyone remembers this: Your company is not required to offer a 401(k) plan. On top of that, not every company offers an employer contribution or match to help supplement your retirement savings.
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Personal Finance
The 2 Big Problems With the 4% Rule
The Motley Fool - Motley Fool Staff
First, don’t think of it as a rule. Second, that whole 4% figure isn’t right anymore. When it comes to anything as inherently complicated as …
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Social Security
Here's Why the 1% Won't Owe Social Security Tax After April 25 in 2019
The Motley Fool - Sean Williams
An estimated $1.2 trillion in earnings escapes Social Security's payroll tax each year. Without question, Social Security is this country's most …
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Personal Finance
4 Tax Surprises You Might Face in Retirement
The Motley Fool - Maurie Backman
Consider yourself warned. Many working adults are used to losing a portion of their income to taxes. New retirees, on the other hand, are often …
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Dire straits in Marin
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Sheryl Boucher selects a tomato, a carrot, an onion, a chicken breast, a can of corn, a pear and a baguette from metal tubs set up on tables covered in red-and-white checkered tablecloths. A friend recently
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College Tuition "Hacks": 9 Alternative Ways to Pay for Schooling
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The average cost of tuition at private colleges is higher than the median personal income in the United States. No, really—the median personal income …
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The Surprising Thing Millennials Want for the Holidays This Year
The Motley Fool - Maurie Backman
Hint: It's not something you can buy at the store. Folks with kids aren't strangers to the notion of the holiday wish list, but it's not just littles …
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Personal Finance
Why the 2019 Tax Season Could Get Off to a Rocky Start
The Motley Fool - Dan Caplinger
Overseers of the Internal Revenue Service predict challenges for the agency. Taxpayers have a number of deadlines that they have to meet every year. …
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4 Reasons to Avoid Black Friday Like the Plague
The Motley Fool - Maurie Backman
Impulse and uncertainty are no basis for holiday cheer. Many of us are no doubt looking forward to the upcoming holiday weekend. After all, there's …
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Income Tax
3 Facts About High-Yield Dividend Stocks Every Investor Should Know
The Motley Fool - Jason Hall
You may be surprised by these three factoids. They could also help you make a lot of money, not to mention avoid big mistakes that could cost …
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Good News on Tax-Advantaged Investing Plans -- and You May Need It
The Motley Fool - Motley Fool Staff
You’ll be able to save more -- if you can afford to. Turns out most of us don't feel as if our personal financial situations have improved since 2016. …
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Personal Finance
No, Your Daily Latte Is Not What's Holding Back Your Retirement Savings
The Motley Fool - Motley Fool Staff
Let’s run some numbers and debunk this myth. It's simple enough to know you should be setting aside 10% to 15% of your income for retirement -- until …
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3 Terrible Reasons to Sell Stocks -- and 5 Good Ones
The Motley Fool - Matthew Frankel, CFP
Don't sell your stocks for the wrong reasons. One of the worst mistakes investors make is selling stocks for the wrong reasons. Don't get me wrong -- …
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4 Tips to Make It Through the Holiday Season Debt-Free
The Motley Fool - Maurie Backman
Want to avoid major debt this time around? Here's how. Though many of us look forward to the holidays and the chance to reconnect with loved ones and …
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Personal Finance
Building wealth for retirement. - The Retirement Planning Podcast with the Goldstone Financial Group.
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All Episodes RSS Feed The Retirement Planning Podcast with the Goldstone Financial Group. Building wealth for retirement. October 29, 2018 Michael and …
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Retirement
Your dream retirement age may not be realistic. What you need to consider.
USA TODAY Money - Maurie Backman
Today's workers want to retire young, but whether they'll be able to is another story. Many workers look forward to retirement and all it symbolizes – a permanent break from the daily grind and the ability
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Social Security
Waiting to Claim Social Security Benefits After Age 62 Can Pay
Barron's - Mark Hulbert, MarketWatch
Text size Your retirement standard of living could very well be worse if you claim your Social Security benefits at age 62. That’s surprising because …
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Roth IRA
The Personal Finance Advice Everyone In Their 20s Should Follow
Refinery29 - Brianna Arps
Typically, our 20s are marked by a number of milestones, including graduating college, entering the workforce, moving up the career ladder, and, for …
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Investing
Retirement investors ramp up trading in midst of big market swings, but experts warn against emotional decisions
CNBC - Sharon Epperson
After another week of roller coaster market action, investors may be looking at the balance in their 401(k) plan and wonder what they should do about …
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Taxes
How to make the most of your college tax breaks
stltoday.com - By Gail MarksJarvis Reuters
All that tuition you pay has one silver lining: tax breaks. If you want to make sure to be able to claim the most possible when your tax return is due …
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Retirement
Overcontributed to a 401(k) or IRA? Here’s How to Fix It
mybanktracker.com - Thomas (TJ) Porter
Pushing the limits on your retirement savings isn't a bad problem to have. Quick Links But: It can cost you. So, it's best to save right up to your …
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Personal Finance
The Surprising Retirement Goal 41% of Americans Have
The Motley Fool - Maurie Backman
And why it might not make sense after all. For many folks, retirement is an opportunity to pursue hobbies, travel, and enjoy spending time with family …
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Judge accused of stealing from client after death
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Judge accused of stealing from client after death YOUNGSTOWN — A federal grand jury has indicted an Ohio judge accused of stealing more than $100,000 …
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Personal Finance
2019 HSA Changes: Make the Most of Health Savings Accounts
The Motley Fool - Dan Caplinger
You'll be able to save more in an HSA -- if you qualify. Health savings accounts offer taxpayers one of the most favorable ways to save money. With …