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#453 Can Medicare Recipients Also Have an HSA?

The benefits of a health savings account (HSA) are many. Deposit your pre-tax dollars up to the predetermined IRS limit ($3,350 per individual and $6,650 for family coverage in 2015), and withdraw the money as needed for qualified medical expenses. Any funds not needed now can be accessed in the ... see more

#412 The U.S. Ranks 14th In Financial Literacy

The U.S. is home to more millionaires and billionaires than any other country in the world, but the average American falls behind when it comes to financial literacy. According to Financial Literacy Around the World, a new Standard and Poor's Rating Services Survey, the U.S. doesn't even make the... see more

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

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

#358 9 Ways To Improve Your Credit Score Today

When it comes to finances, there are a number of goals that you might have established, such as saving money, paying down debt or targeting new investments. However, improving your credit score can easily be a neglected aspect of improving your financial outlook.Credit is an important face... see more

#306 Taxes in Florida for Small Businesses: The Basics

Florida offers a host of advantages to prospective small business owners. Compared to many states, small business regulations in Florida are minimal, and the state imposes fewer barriers to entry for new businesses. Florida's labor force is expanding at an annual rate of greater than 3% compared ... see more

#299 An Introduction To The Keogh Retirement Plan

Self-employed individuals who want to set up retirement plans for their businesses may choose an IRA-based retirement plan such as SEP IRA or choose a Keogh plan. In this article, we focus on the Keogh plan and provide a high-level overview.Keogh DefinedA Keogh, also... see more

#262 Xoom Vs. Western Union: Which Should You Choose?

If you're looking to transfer money across the globe, you might ask yourself, Western Union or Xoom? Founded in 1851, Western Union (WU) has been in the money transfer business for more than 150 years. Although Xoom (XOOM) just came on the scene in 2001, the company offers a very similar service... see more

#193 How to Use Your HSA for Retirement

Health savings accounts (HSAs) are tax-advantaged savings accounts designed to help people with high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) pay for out-of-pocket medical expenses. While these accounts have been available since 2004, too few Americans are taking advantage of them. According to a July 201... see more

#189 Highest Credit Score: Is It Possible To Get It?

Yeah, yeah, everybody's a winner…we know. But seriously, what good is having your FICO score if you don't know what the number means on the overall reporting scale? Maybe you have a 740 FICO score. If the maximum score is 750, you're pretty much a credit genius. If the max is over 1,000 you're ... see more

#172 New Retirement Living Option - And Income Source

Thanks to a recent wave of residential zoning changes in bedroom communities scattered across the country, many late Boomers and leading-edge Gen-Xers have a retirement-planning and investment option their older brothers and sisters didn't have.Well- and deeply rooted in their pleasant sub... see more

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