Social Security Break Even – How to Calculate Your Break Even Age

Richard Barrington
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Social security gives you a choice between collecting smaller benefits sooner or larger benefits later. Learn how to calculate your breakeven age and other factors when deciding the right age to collect social security.

Good Debt Vs Bad Debt – 5 Ways to Tell The Difference

Richard Barrington
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Is your debt the problem kind? Find out what makes some debt better than others, and how to tell whether you have good debt or bad debt.

How to Size Up Retirement Benefits When Accepting a Job

Richard Barrington
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Trying to decide between two job offers? Don’t overlook the importance of healthcare and retirement benefits. Differences in benefit packages can more than make up for differences in salaries.

9 Savings Accounts with Sweet Tax Breaks

Richard Barrington
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These nine savings accounts offer tax breaks that could help you keep the money you earn and make it work for you. Find out if you can benefit from one of these tax-advantaged savings vehicles.

How Investors Can Identify Stock Market Cycles

Richard Barrington
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Some characteristics of market cycles, and why they can be so hard to recognize.

Financial Fraud – Helping Your Parent Recover

Maryalene Laponsie
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Seniors are a prime target for con artists. Here’s how to help if you suspect your mother or father has been taken for a ride.

Inheritance and Retirement Savings Accounts Guide

Richard Barrington
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Inheriting retirement savings accounts has varying tax implications, depending on the type of account and who the beneficiary is.

How to Get Your Savings on Track

Richard Barrington
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Saving money does not have to be intimidating if you approach it by setting a series of reasonable goals.

Kicking The Tires – 10 Questions to Ask Before Signing Up With A Bank

Richard Barrington
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Asking the right questions before you choose a bank can save you time and money in the long run.

Beginner’s Guide to Opening an Online Brokerage Account

Richard Barrington
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Evaluate online brokerages on 7 important factors based on how you will use your brokerage account.

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