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DECEMBER 6, 2022
With the economy making everyone extra cautious about spending , I really wanted to give myself the gift of not worrying about money this holiday season. How can anyone on a budget relax about money during the holidays? So, how can we enjoy the holidays without stressing about the inevitable dent they’ll leave in our savings?
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FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Save for retirement Expected time: 10-35 years Account types: Retirement plans including IRAs, 401(k)s and pensions Planning for retirement is one of the most common long-term financial goals. Most people enter the workforce with over 30 years until retirement, so the sooner you can start saving, the more wealth you can build.
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APRIL 17, 2023
Gone are the days when new employees received a list of the company holidays during onboarding and a packet with information about how to sign up for health care and retirement benefits. Employers are now providing a broader suite of benefits and are increasingly recognizing the importance of financial wellness programs for employees.
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MARCH 8, 2022
When people are tired or temptations are especially aggressive (hello, holiday season!), Or, if that’s too much, imagine the speech a colleague might give upon your retirement. The reasons not to spend —or to save, if you’d like to put it more positively—are often vague, rooted in a fuzzy sense of what one should do.
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APRIL 10, 2024
“Can a dead person deduct medical expenses?” “Can ” These are just a few of the numerous requests Andy Phillips, director for the Tax Institute at H&R Block in Kansas City, Missouri, fields when tax time rolls around, as his clients muddle their way through what can and can’t count as a deductible expense.
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NOVEMBER 30, 2011
Retirement Benefits. Contributions to a retirement plan are usually matched by an employer, and many businesses offer pensions and other benefits to ease the transition into old age. This is in addition to paid sick time, maternity or paternity leave, national holidays or other exclusions. No Paid Vacation.
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JUNE 23, 2023
You may need to create rules for yourself, like that a percentage of your paycheck needs to go toward retirement savings before you can buy something just for fun. You may not be able to escape using a credit card for some unexpected expenses, especially if you’re just starting a new job and haven’t had time to build your savings.
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