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Five things to know about rolling a 529 account into a Roth IRA
An exciting new change allows owners of 529 college savings plan accounts to roll over remaining funds to their child's or grandchild's Roth IRA free of federal taxes.
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Three steps to financial well-being
You can start to improve your financial health by creating smaller goals and defining the steps that can help you achieve them. See how you might use this approach for boosting your savings, reducing your debt, and protecting your family’s financial future.
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Avoid these 7 common mistakes in your IRA
IRAs can be a great option to help you save for retirement. Here are seven tips to help you avoid common IRA mistakes.
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Financial literacy for kids
If you’re not sure how to talk to your kids about money, you’re not alone—and you’ve come to the right place.
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How to roll over your 401(k) directly to an IRA
When you leave a job, you may be leaving behind a 401(k) account, and you’ll need to decide what to do with your money. We’ll help you understand your options and outline how you can combine your accounts into an IRA.
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The state of college in 2024
For many colleges and universities, the pandemic accelerated some changes that were already in the works. Take a look at some of the key changes in the world of higher education today.
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Tips to make retirement plan RMDs easier
Before you reach the age when you're required to take minimum distributions from your retirement plans, you'll want to learn about taking required minimum distributions . We’ll help you understand the ins and outs of RMDs and your retirement accounts.
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Know the consequences of an early IRA withdrawal
Before you tap into your IRA to meet an unexpected financial need, make sure you understand the potential tax, early-withdrawal penalty, and opportunity costs.
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Protecting your personal information—a cybersecurity checklist
Identity theft is on the rise. Learn how you can help protect your financial, social media, and Social Security accounts with these cybersecurity tips.
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Women’s retirement planning: invest in your future self
Women face unique challenges when it comes to retirement planning. With longer average life spans, they're often more at risk of not meeting their retirement income targets. We take a closer look at the extent to which a longer life span may affect other factors that are critical to women’s retirement readiness.
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