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#432 Top Financial Advisor Scams and How to Avoid Them

Bernie Madoff, the once highly regarded investment advisor turned Ponzi swindler, exemplifies the dark underbelly of the financial advisor field. At first, Madoff appeared to be the perfect financial professional for his clients. The rich and elite had no idea their stellar returns were funded by... see more

#381 Millennials Guide: Buying Your First House

Whether you call yourself a Millennial, a Gen Y'er or prefer to avoid generational labels altogether, one thing is certain: If you fall into the 18-to-34 age range, you'll probably be buying a home at some point in the not-so-distant future.Faced with sky-high unemployment, plummeting inco... see more

#376 How Mortgages Affect Credit Scores

Financial gurus are constantly warning consumers to keep their credit score in tip-top shape if they're planning to purchase a home in the near future. The higher your credit score, the more likely you are to get the best mortgage rates.Once you have the mortgage, however, how will it affe... see more

#307 The Best Places To Retire In France

France is not a top destination for those looking to retire abroad on a shoestring. But as long as your heart isn't set on living in a luxury apartment in a historic city center, you can find affordable living there. France offers beautiful scenery and plenty of activities to keep you entertained... see more

#258 The 5 Things You Never Knew About Auto Loan Rates

Buying a new car is an important decision, and if you're a savvy auto buyer, you know that getting a good deal involves more than snagging a great price. To calculate affordability and monthly payments, you need to factor in your interest rate.Banks charge interest on just about every type... see more

#188 When's the Best Time to Book a Hotel for Vacation?

The global hotel industry is expected to generate $550 billion in revenue in 2016, according to online statistics company Statista.com. The U.S. hotel industry represents a sizable percentage of that revenue: in 2014, it brought in $177 billion. The average daily rate for U.S. hotels during the s... see more

#177 How a 401(k) Works After Retirement

The way your 401(k) works after you retire depends on what you do with it. Depending on your age at retirement (and the rules of your company), you may elect to start taking qualified distributions. Alternatively, you may choose to let your account continue to accumulate earnings until you are re... see more

#167 How to Buy a House With a VA Loan

The process of purchasing a home can be an overwhelming task, as lenders have tightened the reigns on borrower requirements due to increased regulation coupled with the need to mitigate risk associated with lending to unqualified applicants. With the majority of home loan options available to pro... see more

#66 How to Pick the Right Nursing Home

Your mom, dad or another close relative needs a nursing home. Finding the right facility, with a constant level of skilled care, is a serious undertaking. Bad nursing homes neglect, steal from and even abuse residents. Good ones help them live happy, dignified lives despite being in poor health ... see more

#58 Why The 4% Rule No Longer Works For Retirees

When it comes to retirement planning, the 4% rule has stood as a tried-and true method of drawing retirement income from an investment portfolio without depleting the principal of the portfolio prematurely. This rule states that a retiree can usually withdraw about 4% of the value of his or her p... see more

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