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#416 5 Reasons Inmates Should Be Taught Financial Literacy

Prison education is a well-established factor in preventing relapses. One of the areas in direst need of education is personal finance, as many inmates are unprepared for the outside world upon release. Unfortunately, due to lack of funding, there are few organized efforts in this area beyond cou... see more

#399 Need To Enroll In Obamacare? File Your Taxes

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2013 now requires all Americans to carry a minimum amount of health insurance, as prescribed in the new law. This means that millions of taxpayers who are currently uninsured will have to obtain coverage either through their jobs or through the purchase of standal... see more

#378 The Purpose Of 1099 Forms

There are many different 1099 forms – 16, to be precise, as of 2014. They all serve the same general purpose, which is to provide information to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) about certain types of income from non-employment-related s. The payers of these types of income must send one copy... see more

#327 Top 7 Mistakes To Avoid On Your 529 Plan

Investing in your child's education is one of the most important things you can do for your child. A 529 plan enables you to start saving early – the earlier the better - so you can allow the money you invest to make more money for you and your child. But, there are some pitfalls you must avoid... see more

#321 4 Best Apps To Track Your Retirement Money

If you're like most working people, you have only one major of income: your job. Once you hit retirement, however, that changes, and you are likely to have several different s of income. While it's important to know where you stand financially at any given point in time, keeping track of your re... see more

#247 Eight Ways To Use Your Tax Refund Wisely

Tax time is right around the corner, and anyone anticipating a refund has probably started thinking about how that refund will be spent. For some people, a tax return is seen as a good excuse to buy a luxury item or take a vacation. For people who are savvy with their personal finances, a tax ref... see more

#245 Airbag Recalls: What to Do If It's Your Car

Here's the headline: Honda announced on February 3 that it is recalling more than 2.2 million vehicles in order to fix defective airbags made by the manufacturer Takata. But here's the backstory: This recall is one of many involving Takata airbags, which have been known to be def... see more

#190 5 Financial Prerequisites for Buying a House

Whether you're in a buyer's market or a seller's market, once you find a house that feels like home, you'll want to buy it as soon as possible. However, it' s not quite that simple. There are many financial issues that will determine whether you'll be able to purchase the house, as well as the te... see more

#187 Applying To Grad School: GPA Vs. Work Experience

Succeeding at a top-tier graduate school can open a lot of professional doors. So it's not surprising students do everything they can to get into the best program possible.The challenge is that the selection process is frequently shrouded in mystery. In many cases, an application will requ... see more

#121 Your College Won’t Tell You About These 10 Ways to Get More Financial Aid Money

Thinking about how to pay for college is an important topic that parents and kids should talk about together. With the costs of college rising, sometimes deciding where to go for school is as simple as choosing the institution that gives you the best financial aid offer. According to the National... see more

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