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For the first time in a long time, I contributed money to my daughters' college funds this week.
In case my action inspires anyone, I thought I'd tell my little tale. Besides, it's a fitting time to discuss saving money: As you'll hopefully hear quite a few times over the next several days, if you...
13 tax changes you need to know before filing your 2009 returns
8:00AM 1/23/2010
If it seems like tax laws are changing every time you time around, it's not your imagination. Over the past eight years, changes to the Tax Code have been made at a rate of more than one a day. According to the office of the National Taxpayer Advocate, there were 500 changes in 2008 alone, many of...
From IRAs to 529s, our experts answer your questions
1:00PM 12/23/2009
With Christmas and New Year's just days away, WalletPop hopes to spread some holiday cheer. Here are answers to some of your questions to help usher in 2010 on the right financial footing.
Question: We're retirees age 70 and older holding an IRA rollover. In 2010, will we have to take money/stock...
Me first: Fewer parents saving for kids' college education
8:00AM 5/21/2009
Parents put less money into college savings plans during the past year, according to new data released this week, perhaps learning the lesson that it's best to take care of yourself first before saving for your child's college expenses.Assets in college savings plans were an estimated $85.9 billion...
This is a round-up of the most popular finance links from Tip'd, the social media site for finance, in the past week. This week's stories includes a power guide to scoring free grub, an ode to the joy of local banking, and a blast from the past (depression). Suze Orman Vs. Dave Ramsey: Should Your...
Declaring taxes by minors on savings bonds saves at cash-in time
3:00PM 2/27/2009
Many parents have been using the popular 529 Plan to set money aside to pay for their childrens' college education. However, I know some parents who are not too happy about their money being tied up in a 529 plan now that it has come time for them to pay the actual tuition. With the stock market...
How to save for college? Savingforcollege.com has the answers!
8:00AM 5/11/2008
I was watching the Suze Orman Show last night, and a viewer had emailed in with a question about saving for college. Suze immediately referred him to Savingforcollege.com, saying that it was the site for anyone need information on 529 plans, Coverdell plans, and everything else that makes saving...
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