College admissions counselors: Weighing the price
Acceptance rates at top schools are in single digits. Can an admissions counselor help?
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Applying for new credit cards and your score
Opening new credit cards can sometimes help, not hurt, your credit score.
Is crowdfunding a substitute for life insurance? No
Crowdfunding is one way to raise money in an emergency, but it's no substitute for insurance.
Renting? Maybe a better choice for some retirees
In some cases renting may mean less cost, fewer chores, and more fun.
Financial steps to take when you become a stepparent
The financial considerations for stepparents may be more complex than the ones for biological parents.
Financial protection tactics as you near retirement
Protect your portfolio against a market downturn with diversification, asset allocation, or an annuity.
Buying a home together while unmarried
Know your partner’s finances; create a cohabitation agreement to mitigate risk.
Saving for retirement in your 20s: Doing the math
Millennials should start saving early for a fatter nest egg.
How to avoid moving into a higher tax bracket
These strategies to reduce your taxable income can help you stay in a lower tax bracket.
How to make sure your heirs won’t fight
Sharing your wishes before your death may ensure minimal strife for your heirs.
Do you need life insurance in your 20s?
Getting a policy early in life costs less than when you’re older and leaves options open.
Paying for K–12 private school tuition
Supplement costs with a Coverdell Education Savings Account, Roth IRA, financial aid, scholarships or loans.
Parents supporting adult children: The good and bad
Is the money you give helping or hurting your child?
Sending twins or siblings to college: Financial options
Some colleges offer unique financial aid and scholarship opportunities to twins and siblings.
The cost of adopting a pet
There's more than the initial fee, but with planning you can give a cat or dog a great life.
Busted marriages and college financial aid
The marital status of parents can affect the aid available to a student.
Helping young adults recover financially from cancer
Young adult cancer survivors face financial challenges that other age groups don’t.
Why millennials should not rely on an inheritance
Parents plan to spend savings on themselves; long-term care and medical expenses may deplete what is left.
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