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Financial Literacy & Fundamentals
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Taxes: It Pays to Treat Them Right
The following is an excerpt from Hello Harold, a book by Harold Evensky. — I know how most people feel about taxes: don’t tax me, don’t tax thee, tax the man behind the tree. Unfortunately, ultimately we gotta pay. Everyone’s interested in minimizing the pain and that’s why I’m sitting here trying to put together…
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Mo’ Money Mo’ Problems
These problems are of the first world variety so we can start off by being grateful for them. Now onto the “problem”. You are generous and want to give a trusted friend or family member some cash. Handing money over to a trusted friend or family member can (unfortunately) be more complicated than you want…
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Credit Card Benefits
Credit cards can come with significant benefits, many of which are commonly overlooked. As significant value can be derived from credit card benefits, it’s important to understand the benefits both of currently owned credit cards and potential new and better credit cards. Having the best credit card for personal use and taking advantage of everything…
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What is a 3(38) Investment Manager?
Does Your Retirement Plan Have a 3(38) Investment Manager? What is a 3(38) Investment Manager? A 3(38) Investment Manager is an investment fiduciary on a retirement plan as defined by ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974) section 3(38). The 3(38) is responsible for selecting, managing, monitoring, implementing, and benchmarking the investment offerings of…
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Untangling Your Finances When You Divorce: Don’t Forget These Important Details | Part Three | Taxes & Financial Planning
Filing Taxes as Single Can Take a Toll Your tax-filing status will be your status as of the end of the year. This may cause your taxes to increase or lead to additional liability. If you are a W2 employee and have been withholding for most of the year based on being married, you may…
