Raiding your kid's college account
Q: My wife and I could use the funds in our 5-year-old son's money-losing Ohio state 529 account to pay off my wife's $25,000 Stafford loan. Any reason not to? -- Joseph Kim, Sandusky, Ohio
View ArticleMoney left over in your health savings account?
Q: I have a large balance in my health savings account. What's the safest way to invest the money and maximize yield? -- Mark Paine, Cincinnati
View ArticleCut the tax bite of gifting a variable annuity
Q: A variable annuity that I've owned for many years has risen a great deal in value. Can I gift it to my kids? -- Anthony Cupo, Fayetteville, Ind.
View ArticlePut some punch into your career
It's probably safe to come out from under your desk now.
View ArticleRoth IRA - smart move for retirees
Q: My husband is retired, and I work part-time. Can we contribute to a Roth IRA for him this year? -- Martha Chamberlain, Lanesville, Ind.
View ArticleGoing paperless the right way
You may have noticed that the appeals to go paperless from banks, credit card issuers, and brokerages have reached fever pitch lately.
View ArticleFly for less this summer
If you've not been flying the friendly skies recently, it might have to do with those pesky fees.
View ArticleStay cool, save money
Warmer weather means relief from the high cost of heating your home. Enjoy it while you can.
View ArticleCollege grads: Land that first job
There is some good news for college grads looking for that first job.
View ArticleDo our kids qualify for financial aid?
Q: Our kids are 10 and 16. We expect to inherit $200,000, which we need for retirement. Can we still get financial aid for college? -- Name withheld
View ArticleRemodeling your home? Watch out for scams
For many homeowners, the warmer months is the prime time to remodel a kitchen or bathroom. But beware -- there are some contractors who may offer you a deal that's simply too good to be true.
View ArticleWhy do we always owe taxes?
Q: My husband and I always seem to owe on our taxes. What can we do? -- J.B., Indianapolis
View ArticleUmbrella insurance?
Q: What is an umbrella insurance policy, and under what circumstances should I have one? -- Matthew M., Smithfield, N.Y.
View ArticleWedding planning means wedding savings
Ahh June, the start of summer and wedding season a-palooza. According to TheKnot.com, June is the most popular month for weddings, and if you're the bride, groom or attending several this summer, there...
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