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More Money for You, Less to the IRS: How to Minimize the Taxes on Retirement Withdrawals
The minute you start taking money out of your retirement accounts, the tax meter starts running. But a simple strategy lets you maximize your money and minimize the tax bill…so your retirement savings will last longer. To get the most out of your retirement...

Don’t Skip this Crucial Wealth-Building Step!
Workplace retirement plans, like 401(k)s, let you save for your future without much thought after you first sign up. That "set it and forget it" strategy works really well on the contribution side, so you’re constantly adding money without skipping. But that’s not the...
How to Freeze Your Credit
Your credit and your financial future are at risk. The Equifax breach is just the latest in a long line, and it’s the worst we’ve experienced… so far. The truth is that your information is out there, it’s vulnerable, and criminals have access. One protective step you...

8 Simple Actions to Secure and Control Your Financial Information Now
Let’s be candid, life feels a bit crazy right now with all of this (waving vaguely in all directions) going on. I’m not going to get into specifics here, but I’m sure you know what I mean. “All of this” can cause a lot of stress in your life and can cause genuine...

8 Things Debt Collectors CAN’T Do
Your Quick Guide to Successfully Dealing with Debt Collectors Please Note: This post was originally published on December 18th, 2020. It has been recently updated to include additional information. Also, this article may contain affiliate links. If you click on those...