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Fidelity Investments and Charles Schwab give independent financial advisers a percentage of the assets that their clients put in certain mutual funds, according to Reuters.
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Fidelity Investments and Charles Schwab give independent financial advisers a percentage of the assets that their clients put in certain mutual funds, according to Reuters.
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The government watchdog says some investment firms urge workers to roll over their 401(k)s to IRAs, in order to gain fees for the firm.
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Post-recession Americans are saving more for retirement, but many don't trust the stock market to grow their nest eggs.
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Hooray! Your kid got into multiple colleges. Congratulations. Now it's time to figure out which one is the best deal.
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If you think you may have trouble paying your full tax bill, don't panic. There are ways to ease the burden.
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Tax incentives to spur retirement-plan contributions lead only relatively wealthy, well educated Americans to save more, studies show. Automatic contributions work much better.
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About half of the population 85 and older have some sort of impairment that makes managing with finances difficult.
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It's no secret, it's harder for older workers to land a job. Here are some tips for how to land that job -- without having to lie about your age!
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Although it's known as the "nanny tax," it's not just for nannies, and Uncle Sam won't take kindly to you if you don't pay it. Despite what's often seen as something that only the rich should be concerned with, it's something all of us better be aware of.
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From early withdrawals from 401(k) accounts to how you handle gifts from Grandma, here are five pitfalls to avoid while applying for college financial aid.
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If Junior has his way, there's a good chance he's planning to be on your dime until his mid-20s, new research shows.
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Thirty-year-old Jason Fieber says he has saved $100,000 in three years even though his annual net income is $50,000. His goal: retire by age 40. USA Today reports.
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Instead of ending the mortgage-interest tax deduction, adjust it to do what it is intended to do: stimulate home buying, one industry insider says.
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You probably realize there are tax breaks related to your home, your charitable giving and your work—but you may be eligible for more than you know.
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A new survey finds Boomers' fears about finances have abated, with nearly a quarter of them feeling more secure than they did 12 months ago.
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Eschewing the Sun Belt, retirees are finding ways to cope with the high prices and high taxes that come with enjoying a big-city lifestyle.
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Workers 45 and older make up a disproportionate share of the long-term unemployed, and they have a hard time finding affordable health insurance.
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The average man has 30 percent more in taxable investments than the average woman and 72 percent more in his IRA, according to a new study.
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A contribution rate close to three percent, the lowest in the advanced world, is just one reason why American workers lag behind other developed countries in retirement savings.
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As if audits aren't painful enough -- there's a lot the IRS won't tell you. Check out these tips from a former IRS agent.
Fast Adviser
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Investing tips for twenty-somethings, CNBC guest contributor Michael K. Farr says.
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How to play Lululemon after the company's see-through yoga pants debacle, with the "Fast Money" traders; and what should your long-term portfolio look like in a zero interest rate world? Michael Farr of Farr, Miller and Washington, offers insight.
The Suze Orman Show
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A warning on cosigning private student loans for your children. A 31-year-old woman in big debt wants to break free of her parents' support but doesn't know how. Viewers ask if they can afford a Chanel clutch, Green Bay Packers season ticket upgrade.
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The new way you need to think about taking retirement & Social Security. A father of 4 faces tough cuts after maxing out the credit cards. Viewers ask if they can afford 2 ct. diamond earrings, a Maltese puppy
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Crystal asks Suze if she can afford to spend $7,000 on 2-carat diamond stud earrings.