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#490 How Much Money Do You Need to Retire in India?

The benefits of retiring in India can be abundant but the effort required can be exhausting. For those with ties with India, retirement to the subcontinent is a relatively simple endeavor; for everyone else, there are significant administrative obstacles. (For an overall look at the advantages a... see more

#435 Best Checking Accounts For Small Business

When it comes to banking, small businesses have markedly different needs from individuals. The account itself is critical because the business's finances should be completely separate from the owner's personal finances. In addition to easing the accounting burden come tax time, separation helps t... see more

#413 How Bad Is My Credit Score?

If you have really bad credit or really good credit, you probably already know it. But there's that vast middle area where your score is too low to get the best offers. If you want to get a new credit card, take out a loan at the car dealership, get a mortgage to buy a house or borrow money for s... see more

#391 Why You Need A Letter Of Intent

Most people know they need to make a will, but there's another essential document you should also create and update every quarter.It has no legal standing, so it can not supersede a will, but a letter of intent, or letter of instruction, is a more personal and detailed document that you ne... see more

#363 How to Recover From Identity Theft

Identity theft is on the rise and as of 2014 was the number one consumer complaint lodged with the Federal Trade Commission. This form of fraud happens when a criminal steals your personal identifying information such as your name, address, birth date and social security number and uses it to ste... see more

#331 Using LinkedIn to Find Life Insurance Leads (LNKD)

Just as Facebook puts your social life online, LinkedIn (NYSEARCA: LNKD) does the same with your professional life. The site, however, provides a lot more than a medium to host your online resume. LinkedIn allows you to connect with a diverse array of professionals across your own industry and re... see more

#324 Credit Card Review: Chase Freedom (JPM, AMZN)

The Chase Freedom card puts good credit to work by returning a percentage of all spending as cash, effectively delivering a discount on every eligible purchase. Issued by Chase Bank USA, a subsidiary of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), the Chase Freedom card delivers cash back benefits and sign-up... see more

#305 Beware Of Payday Loans

Sometimes people get in a severe cash crunch and desperately need to raise money quickly. It could be an emergency car repair, a check that bounced, a bill that absolutely must be paid – in a month when they're maxed out on their credit cards. That's when it's easy to stumble into the not-so-hi... see more

#283 5 Smart Tips For Children's Financial Literacy

Parents today have survived their fair share of economic crises: the Great Recession, the dot-com bubble and the various oil shocks during the Reagan and Carter years, just to name a few.Years of experience teaches us the importance of financial literacy, but what about the next generation... see more

#213 Student Financial Aid Changes: FAFSA 2015-2016

College application season is in high gear and parents and students preparing to go to college for the first time are gearing up for financial aid applications. Those not graduating this spring need to prepare for next year's applications. Going to college is an expensive venture. From tuition an... see more

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