Understanding tax implications of IRAs
Of the many investment options, an IRA offers a safe, growing retirement fund. There are two IRA options — the standard IRA and a Roth IRA — and it’s…
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Develop an ear for uncommon names
Develop your ear for uncommon names One of the single most important skills for anyone in business is cultivating an ear for uncommon names. After all,…
Moneywise: Four different money pros for different needs
Sometimes navigating financial issues seems impossible. Here are four situations that might require a money pro. In debt and in trouble This problem…
Frequent flyer plans can save on travel
It’s easy to sign up for and use airline frequent flyer miles, but whether you will save money on travel depends, in part, on how much you travel. A good…
The simple life: Minimalists shun excess
Recently, a woman showed up in the conference room of a Midwestern bank wearing a T-shirt. She was 93 years old and had driven an old stick-shift car to…
Jobs that don’t require a degree
If you don’t want to spend $40,000 a year for a 4-year degree, look at jobs that pay well and don’t require the paper. Among them, according to Forbes:…
Saving $5 bills
Blogger Marie Campagna Franklin has a simple message. Every time you get a $5 bill, put it away. Just that. Franklin started saving $5 bills in 2005. In…
Gen Z cautious about money
Millennials famously made news because their generation borrowed big to finance college, while up to 48 percent had no idea how much they owed, according…
Changing jobs? What to do with that 401(k)
There aren’t many things you can do with your 401(k) when you change jobs, but some choices are better than others. – Worst choice: Cash out. If you went…
Economy by the numbers: Signs point up
Wages are up, unemployment is low and retail sales are growing. These are the headlines this year from the economy, which promises more good things to…