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Aug 12, 2019 by Motley Fool Staff
Where Is the Tax-Free Line for Capital Gains and Dividends?
If your taxable income is low enough, you can avoid some or all federal taxes on your investment gains.
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Aug 12, 2019 by Motley Fool Staff
How to Pick a Financial Planner Who's Right for You
Most of us could benefit from professional money management advice. But it can feel like you need professional help just to chose someone to provide it.
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Aug 12, 2019 by Motley Fool Staff
Why Getting a Credit Card Can Boost Your FICO Score
It’s not the plastic that’s bad for your financial health. It’s misusing the plastic.
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Aug 12, 2019 by Motley Fool Staff
Traditional 401(k) or Roth 401(k)? Actually, You Can Have Both in One
These tax-advantaged retirement accounts are more flexible than you might have realized.
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Aug 12, 2019 by Motley Fool Staff
Here's What We Know for Sure About the Next Economic Downturn
Our hosts talk about whether we are better prepared for the next crash.
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Aug 12, 2019 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp, CFP
Motley Fool Answers Mailbag: Your Eyes Are on the Retirement Prize
July’s questions cover a range of things we’ll need to address en route to our golden years.
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Aug 12, 2019 by Motley Fool Staff
This 401(k) Rollover Gambit Could Save You a Bundle in Taxes
The stock you own in your employer can -- and probably should -- be treated differently.
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Oct 6, 2020 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp, CFP
How to Decide Between an HSA and an FSA
Which account is better suited to take care of your medical expenses? Learn the pros and cons.
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Sep 10, 2021 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp, CFP
A Look at the State of Retirement
Where do you stand?
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Aug 27, 2021 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp, CFP
Flashback to 2015: This Investing Advice Still Makes Sense
How to do better with your finances and why you should care about a company's corporate culture when you invest.
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Aug 31, 2021 by Alison Southwick, Ron Gross, and Robert Brokamp, CFP
What "Hipster Antitrust" Means for the Tech Giants -- and You
Discussing "hipster antitrust" and the five rules of the Roth five-year rules.
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Aug 12, 2019 by Motley Fool Staff
Investing on Margin Looks Simple, but It Really Isn't
Here’s a quick rundown on all the ways borrowing money to buy stocks can come back to bite you.
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Aug 12, 2019 by Motley Fool Staff
Advanced Asset Allocation: Should I Treat a Pension Like a Bond?
When figuring out what fraction of your portfolio should be in stocks, you need to weigh the safety of all your income sources.
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Aug 27, 2021 by Alison Southwick, Dayana Yochim, Robert Brokamp, CFP, and Ollen Douglass
From the Vault: How to Negotiate Anything
Spoiler alert: The other person wants to win, too.
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Sep 28, 2020 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp, CFP
How COVID Has Impacted Unemployment in the U.S.
Who has been the hardest hit by COVID and is the worst behind us?
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Oct 19, 2020 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp, CFP
7 Steps to Maximize Your 401(k)
Discover how you can evaluate and maximize the return on your 401(k) plans.
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Sep 16, 2021 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp, CFP
Managing Your Money Costs More When You're Poor
A lack of options add up.
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Nov 12, 2021 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp, CFP
Safer Cryptocurrency Trading: How to Avoid a Scam
We also interview Bill Schultheis, author of "The Coffeehouse Investor's Ground Rules: Save, Invest, and Plan for a Life of Wealth and Happiness."
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Dec 29, 2020 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp, CFP
You've Got Personal Finance Questions. We've Got Answers.
2020 is almost over, but not before our final mailbag of the year.
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Dec 11, 2020 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp, CFP
Year-End Financial Tips
And a look at the energy industry.
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