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Borrowing for college? Four things to know about PLUS loans
As a parent, you’ve set aside savings for your child's college, supported their goals, and helped them through the decision process. But even with scholarships and student loans, you still don’t have enough. You do have options.
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Three steps to help you avoid the dangers of credit card debt
As you save for the future, you also have plenty of things you need to pay for right now. Credit cards offer the appeal of instant gratification and can help out when you’re short on cash—but you must use them with caution. Here are three steps to help ensure that the cards in your wallet serve as valuable tools, rather than potential sources of trouble.
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Three reasons why you should apply for financial aid now
Your child is getting ready for college and has visited campuses, filled out applications, and waited for the acceptance letters. But have you and your family really done everything you can do?
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In your 20s? How to afford your new life—while saving for retirement
You’ve landed a great job and this awesome thing called a paycheck! You also have student loans and a car loan, and your parents are saying you need to save for retirement. How are you supposed to do all that?
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65 commonly asked 401(k) plan questions—and where to find answers
From enrolling, to investing, to taking withdrawals, people have questions about their 401(k) plans and how to use them. Here are some of the common questions—and links to recent Viewpoints that can help answer them.
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What to do with your retirement plan savings when you leave your employer
You have several options for your 401(k) plan when you change jobs or retire, but it's important to be aware of the opportunities and drawbacks of each option.
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How combining accounts can help with your retirement savings
There’s no limit on the number of retirement accounts you can own. But having multiple accounts can be a lot to manage, so you may want to consider combining them into a single account.
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What’s an employer match?
Learn about your retirement plan match and how it can help you save.
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Everyone needs estate planning—and this checklist makes it easy
These manageable tasks can help you cut estate planning down to size.
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Applying for a mortgage? Learn the basics first
You’ve been saving your pennies for a new home, and you finally have enough for a down payment. Make sure you understand the language and terms in the world of mortgages to help you get the house—and the mortgage—that’s right for you.
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