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#448 How to Avoid the 6 Most Common Tax Audit Triggers

Author: Jacob Harris

There is perhaps no single word in the financial dictionary that triggers as much fear and trepidation as the word audit. Many taxpayers have nightmares about having to deal with this, but those who follow the rules and report their income and deductions correctly can rest easy knowing that they ... see more

#442 4 Ways To Cut Your Living Expenses

Author: Michael Smith

Even with the economy on the mend and the job market picking up steam, people are still struggling to meet their monthly expenses. According to a recent SunTrust survey, close to one-third of U.S. households that earn $75,000 or more are on the brink of financial disaster. The survey also found t... see more

#438 The Financial Fallout Of The DOMA Repeal For Same-Sex Couples

Author: Andrew Smith

DOMA is dead, chanted people outside of the Supreme Court when they received word that the court had struck down the Defense of Marriage Act. The landmark ruling paves the way for same-sex couples to receive the same federal benefits as opposite-sex unions. The prospect of takin... see more

#437 Top 5 Retirement Cities in Greece: Which for You?

Author: Daniel Harris

Greece is a great place for a vacation, with its sunny skies, warm beaches, sparkling waters and charming traditional villages. Those attributes also make it a great place to retire in – especially since the cost of living in Greece is 30% lower than almost anywhere else in Europe. As a ... see more

#427 The Top Regions For Retirement In Italy

Author: Andrew Jackson

If your retirement dream contains olive groves and vineyards, arts and cultural events, and life at a slower pace, Italy probably appeals to you. But is it affordable?The answer is both yes and no. If you are looking for a retirement where you can survive on the fewest possible dollars a d... see more

#425 Should You Delay Enrolling in Medicare?

Author: Christopher Harris

Medicare Part A is free for many people, because you've essentially prepaid the premiums through decades of taxes. Part B will cost $121.80 per month for new enrollees in 2016 (more for high-income earners), and the average Part D plan is expected to cost $41.46. (See Medicare 101: Do You Need Al... see more

#423 Benefits Of A SIMPLE IRA

Author: Daniel Harris

Although many employers allow their workers to save for retirement using qualified plans, such as 401(k), 403(b) or 457 plans, these plans contain many rules that can be cumbersome for both employers and employees to deal with at times.For this reason, some small businesses have chosen to ... see more

#414 The Importance Of Picking A Safe Insurance Company

Author: Jacob Smith

Come rain, sleet, snow or bankruptcy, your insurance company needs to be able to cough up the cash to pay out your insurance claims when you need the money the most. If this doesn't happen, you won't have the money to pay your medical bills, to replace your car in case of an automobile accident, ... see more

#410 How Much Money Do You Need to Live in Las Vegas?

Author: Michael Jackson

Living in Las Vegas is alluring, with its world-class nightlife, bountiful outdoor recreation and an average of 330 sunny days per year. The income you need to live in Las Vegas depends on factors that include the part of town you call home and whether you have dependents to support. Average cost... see more

#409 What Harvard Actually Costs

Author: Christopher Harris

Even within the prestigious Ivy League, there's something special about Harvard University. Founded in 1636, it's the country's oldest post-secondary school and the alma mater of many noteworthy figures, including numerous U.S. presidents and Nobel Laureates. But for many top students, a d... see more

#448 How to Avoid the 6 Most Common Tax Audit Triggers

Author: Jacob Harris

#442 4 Ways To Cut Your Living Expenses

Author: Michael Smith

#438 The Financial Fallout Of The DOMA Repeal For Same-Sex Couples

Author: Andrew Smith

#437 Top 5 Retirement Cities in Greece: Which for You?

Author: Daniel Harris

#427 The Top Regions For Retirement In Italy

Author: Andrew Jackson

#425 Should You Delay Enrolling in Medicare?

Author: Christopher Harris

#423 Benefits Of A SIMPLE IRA

Author: Daniel Harris

#414 The Importance Of Picking A Safe Insurance Company

Author: Jacob Smith

#410 How Much Money Do You Need to Live in Las Vegas?

Author: Michael Jackson

#409 What Harvard Actually Costs

Author: Christopher Harris

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