“Stretch”-ing Your Wealth to Future Generations
You probably understand that an IRA can be an effective way to save for retirement. But did you know that it can also be an effective estate-planning tool, allowing you Continue Reading →
Month: June 2014
It’s Official: The Boomerang Kids Won’t Leave
By ADAM DAVIDSON JUNE 20, 2014 New York Times Magazine Annie Kasinecz has two different ways of explaining why, at age 27, she still lives with her mom. In the first version Continue Reading →
How to Build an Emergency Fund
Many financial experts recommend setting aside enough money to cover three to six months’ worth of expenses in the event of a major financial surprise. That’s because a well-funded emergency Continue Reading →
If a Teenager Lands a Summer Job, the Value Is Lasting
JUNE 13, 2014 Shortcuts By ALINA TUGEND, New York Times HUNTER-JOHN HURST, 16, of Raleigh, N.C., is a living example of amodern-day conundrum. Like many others his age, he needs Continue Reading →
Four Tips to Help Reduce Your Debt
The recession — and subsequent slow recovery — caused millions of Americans to focus even more closely on living within their means. If you are ready to face up to Continue Reading →
How to Manage an Inheritance
Over half of American retirees expect to leave an inheritance for their loved ones, with an average value of more than $176,000.1 If you have recently received a bequest or are Continue Reading →
New York Times: A Beginner’s Guide to Repaying Student Loans
May 16, 2014, Ron Lieber Too many people, including plenty of brand-new college graduates, fall far behind on their student loan payments for no good reason. How many? The Department Continue Reading →