December 2, 2013
As you shop for your children or grandchildren this holiday season, don’t forget to include some gifts that teach lessons about money and set them on a path to financial learning.
November 26, 2013
As you sit down with your family over the Thanksgiving holiday, there’s much more to discuss than football, black Friday deals, and leftovers. In fact, with the family all together, you might get everyone involved in some financial discussions that are difficult to organize at other times of the year.
Consumer Federation of America
Don’t change policies or even buy a new one without using this independent service from the Consumer Federation of America.
Benefits Checkup
Do you know a senior who needs help paying for food or prescription drugs, or legal assistance. Start here to find programs that will help.
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Calculate Minimum Required Distributions
When you reach age 70-1/2 you must take minimum required withdrawals. Use this calculator at FINRA.org to get a rough idea how much you must withdraw based on year-end balances. (But talk with one of your IRA custodians to get the specific withdrawal amount, based on ALL your retirement account balances.)
Credit Card Balance Paydown Calculator
Bankrate’s Credit Card Debt Calculator lets you enter all balances, organize repayments to pay down debt faster with less interest.
How Much Money Do I Need to Retire?
Choosetosave.org is sponsored by the non-profit Employee Benefit Research Institute. Their “ballpark estimator” tool is the easiest way to see if you’re saving enough for your desired retirement.
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Find your Savage Number!
livingto100.com
What is your life expectancy?
FDIC.gov
Find your insurance limits.
IRAHelp.com
IRA questions answered!
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