How You Can Access Retirement Funds Early Without Penalty
While a SEPP plan protects you from a 10% early withdrawal penalty, you must still pay ordinary income taxes on the amount withdrawn. No matter how mu...
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How to Update Your Beneficiaries Before the April Tax Deadline — and Why It Matters
The beneficiary you name on a specific account will typically override your will. Updating beneficiaries is the best way to ensure your money goes whe...
Will the Recent Surge in Oil Prices Lead to Higher Social Security Paychecks in 2027?
Even if the U.S. and Iran negotiate a lasting peace, oil prices could remain elevated for months and are unlikely to return to levels seen at the star...
Here’s What Happens When You Have Two Balance Transfer Cards at the Same Time
Image source: Getty Images Most people think of balance transfers as a one-card move. Find a 0% intro APR card, transfer your debt, pay it down. Simpl...
3 Things That Make Someone Look Rich — but Could Make Them Go Broke
Image source: Getty Images Wealth and the appearance of wealth are two very different things. Social media makes it easy to look successful even if yo...
Why Contributing to Your IRA Before April 15 Could Lower Your 2025 Tax Bill
Traditional IRAs (and 401(k)s) offer upfront tax breaks. Roth IRAs (and 401(k)s) offer back-end tax breaks. See which one is likely to serve you best....
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