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401k Withdrawal to Invest in Real Estate | A traditional 401k does not allow for a real estate investment, unlike some IRA Roth Accounts. Weigh carefully your..

Life Insurance: Term vs Universal Policy | Life insurance policies cover for different events. Make sure that you choose a policy that covers your needs and....

Dave Ramsey is a personal finance radio personality and book author. Most of his ideas mix common sense and insight. Four of his ideas are too black-and-white..

401(k) Hardship Withdrawal Rules | Many 401(k) plans allow you to make a hardship withdrawal, if you meet the strict definition of a hardship. You have to ...

401K Cash Out Penalties | Learn when you are subject to penalties for taking money out of your 401K account and when you can withdraw penalty-free. Be sure...

Every month send each other an e-mail message with those costs detailed. Reconcile the amounts, and whoever paid more should be reimbursed by the other.

Tax Filing Error | You need to fix certain tax errors by filing an amended tax return. You may need to get professional help to fix tax filing errors, if you...

Credit life insurance can be purchased when borrowing for a vehicle (such as a car or truck), mortgage, or unsecured debt including credit card debt.

It may not be wise to sacrifice your retirement investing at the expense of cutting your mortgage interest expense.

Private Mortgage | If you are financing a mortgage, for a relative or for someone buying property from you, be sure to protect yourself and to understand the...