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6 Things To Know Before Selecting Or Changing Your Health Coverage
For many employees, open enrollment for benefits selection occurs between October and November. Selecting from a long list of choices can be overwhelming to say the least.
Why It’s Okay To Rent Forever: Part 2
A house is also not a bank account. If you end up retiring and your home is your only asset, it can be difficult to monetize. People who skip retirement funding in favor of housing payments and hope to retire on the value of their home may be in for a surprise.
Why It’s Okay To Rent Forever: Part 1
What do you think about when you picture the American Dream? For many, it includes marriage, kids, and buying a home with a white picket fence. But, not all of those elements are required for happiness or financial stability.
Saving For College: Understanding 529s Versus UTMAs
According to the Education Data Initiative, average costs of college are $36,436 per year in the United States, including all expenses. What’s the problem with planning from this data? Depending on the funding vehicle you use, there can be consequences that can come with both undershooting the actual costs and overshooting the costs.
5 Financial Factors To Consider When Moving To A New State
In the last few years, I’ve noticed more people moving to different states than ever before. Their reasons vary, from cost of living, to taxes, to job opportunities, to retirement, to just needing a change of scenery. No matter what the reason for the move, there can be some serious financial implications.
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