Weighing The Pros and Cons of 529 Plans

…expenses. Here are a few advantages to consider. 1. Federal tax advantages: tax-free growth A 529 plan is somewhat similar to a 401(k) in that growth on investments is not…

If Everyone Bought Index Funds

…of a company’s sustainable earning power. He’s a smart guy that thinks Bitcoin is a bubble. But when it comes to index investing, I’ve got a few questions. The interview…

Pay Down Auto Loan at 1.9% or Invest?

…I found myself completely 100% debt free. And you know what? It felt magical (and still does). I don’t owe anything to anybody. I’m sure that will change if I…

How to Save Your Hard-Earned Cash on Rent

…a concession of one month of free rent, a common tactic around the NYC metro area. Our building was brand new and in area with lots of available apartments, so…

HSA: Pay for Expenses Now or Later?

…gains completely tax-free than it is to get $100 from the HSA + pay taxes on the investment gains or be limited to using the money for qualified medical expenses….

How Much Mobile Data Do You Need?

…run into any problems, because iCloud will do its thing as soon as you connect to a wifi network. 4) Disable Automatic App Downloads with Cellular Data. Downloading and updating…

Law School for Free for Veterans

…veterans:; or for an unofficial survey, check out a user-generated spreadsheet at Top-Law-Schools.com.) A pro-rated, nontaxable monthly stipend. In Chicago, for example the 2017 stipend is 2,036.00 USD per month…

Navient Login Horror Stories You Can Avoid

…year, borrowers can request free copies of their credit reports from The Big Three credit bureaus—Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion—through AnnualCreditReport.com. This is the only place where you can get the…

Guide to Passive Income Ideas

…in your community to rent. Websites like Ruckify lets you list your items for free.  Plus, if you have a certain skill like photography you can also create an online training to…

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