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#440 How a Roth IRA Works After Retirement

In recent years, the Roth IRA (individual retirement account) has skyrocketed in popularity with Americans looking to squirrel away a nest egg. A valuable supplement to any retirement portfolio, a Roth IRA accrues earnings on a tax-deferred basis; the earnings are tax-free if you meet certain req... see more

#422 Flight Insurance Can Take The Worry Out Of Flying

Booking a flight can take a sizable bite out of your wallet, especially when you're venturing to a distant part of the globe. Often, the last thing passengers want to do is fork over even more money to take out flight insurance. It's important to keep in mind, though, just how many things ... see more

#382 Is It Safe To Travel To Colombia?

There's no doubt about it: The snow-capped Andean summits, pristine Caribbean coast, lush Amazon jungle, quaint colonial towns, mysterious archaeological ruins and ample opportunities for outdoor adventures make Colombia a beautiful, interesting and exciting place to visit. Despite this, until re... see more

#346 The Top 10 In-Demand Jobs in America

America's top ten jobs to watch in 2016 are projected to have salary increases that range from 4.7% to 8.9% by next year. In comparison, the Society for Human Re Management only projects a 2.7% median salary increase in 2016 for most positions, across all industries.The jobs with the most ... see more

#329 Top 4 Retirement Cities in Portugal

Portugal gets high marks from some of the go-to experts on retirement abroad – Live and Invest Overseas rated the country's Algarve region as the No.1 retirement destination in the world two years in a row, and International Living gave Portugal an 84.8 out of 100 in its 2015 index of best plac... see more

#320 Best 3 Online Auto Loan Calculators that Include Tax

Most people have heard the old adage that failing to plan is planning to fail. Stepping onto a car lot having done no market research and with no plan to secure a good deal is tantamount to wearing a shirt with "Fleece Me" emblazoned across the front. Smart car buyers conduct extensive research b... see more

#236 How to Choose a Reverse Mortgage Payment Plan

There are six different ways you can receive the proceeds from the most popular type of reverse mortgage, the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM). The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which regulates HECMs, calls these choices payment plans. You can opt to get a large lump su... see more

#219 Your Retirement Portfolio: Best Ways to Liquidate It

There's no absence of advice on how to build your retirement savings account. But once you do shut that office door, and the first day of the rest of your life begins, how do you correctly deconstruct your portfolio? Liquidation takes just as much skill as creation.How Much to Withdraw?How... see more

#156 5 Ways an Open House Can Actually Hurt Your Home Sale

Anyone selling their home has been trained to believe an open house is a good way to find a buyer. If you open your home to the public all weekend you're sure to draw some foot traffic that could translate into a sale. But that may no longer be the case. Lots of times an open house can do more ha... see more

#87 Retirement: Philippines vs. Thailand

Retiring abroad has become a reality for an increasing number of older adults looking to trade in cold weather and rising costs for a lower cost of living and a tropical paradise. There are popular expatriate communities in virtually every corner of the world, from Canada and Latin America to Eur... see more

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