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TaxWatch: Starting A New Job In 2020? Read This Before You Fill Out The New W4 Form

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Filling out the revamped W-4 form correctly could save you a surprise tax bill. Read more

As Divorce Lawyers Brace For A Busy January, New Research Highlights The Financial Benefits Of Splitting Up

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In states with ‘no fault’ divorces, couples are 8% more likely to both work full-time outside the home. Read more

Top Ten: Weekend Reads: Confessions Of A Stock Picker

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Also, new retirement saving rules and a municipal “Ponzi scheme.” Read more

With President Trumps Signature, The SECURE Act Is Passed — Here Are The Most Important Things To Know

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What the bill includes, and what it may mean for your future Read more

Regulators Find Shortcomings In Living Wills Of 6 Big Banks

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Federal banking regulators announced Tuesday they found ‘shortcomings’ with the living wills of six of the nation’... Read more

The SECURE Act Made It To The Spending Bill — But How Much Will It Actually Help People Save For Retirement?

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The proposal is in the government’s year-end spending bill, expected to be voted on in the Senate this week. Read more

The No. 1 Reason You Should NOT Sign Your Employers Non-compete Clause

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Non-compete paperwork is often included in a mound of other new-hire documents, new research suggests. Read more

TaxWatch: Private Debt Collectors Working For The IRS Raked In A Record $213 Million In Back Taxes This Year

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The IRS goes after taxpayers who can least afford payment, some critics say. Read more

Waiting For Your Equifax Settlement Cash? Dont Hold Your Breath

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There have been over 4.5 million claims for money in the aftermath of the breach, according to new court filings. Read more

Market Extra: The Runway Until More China Tariffs Kick In Is Getting Short. Expect A Bumpy Ride

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Expectations are running high for a preliminary U.S.-China trade pact before more tariffs are levied against Beijing nex... Read more

The Federal Reserve Wants Make It Easier To Approve Personal Loans

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‘The agencies recognize that use of alternative data may improve the speed and accuracy of credit decisions,’ they s... Read more

This Couples $161,000 In Student-loan Debt Was Forgiven After Their Applications Were Rejected — Heres How They Did It

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‘It was like a five-ton elephant being lifted off your shoulders.’ Read more

Upgrade: My Wife Is 61 And Earns $50,000; Im 65 And Earn $400,000 — Should She Take Social Security Next Year?

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Doing this right could yield this couple $150,000 extra. Read more

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Will Soon Let Borrowers Take Out Mortgages Over $500K

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The Federal Housing Finance Agency has raised the maximum conforming loan limit for the fourth straight year. Read more

Tax Guy: A Brand New Reason To Fall In Love Roth IRA Conversions

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The highest and best use for Roth IRAs could be as insurance against ‘taxmageddon.’ Read more

Top Ten: Weekend Reads: Earn $100,000 A Year And Pay No Federal Income Tax

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Also, living the retired life in Bali, and reactions to Tesla’s new electric pickup truck. Read more

Market Extra: Why Are Markets Ignoring Escalating Conflict In Hong Kong?

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Investors are betting that U.S.-China trade relations can survive Congress’ protest against Beijing’s policy toward ... Read more

Outside The Box: Why Millennials Should Care About Government Pensions — Even If They Dont Have One

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Pension debt impacts your present — and your future. Read more

You Better Believe The Fed Is Doing Quantitative Easing — And Here Are The Beneficiaries

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The Federal Reserve’s balance sheet is on track to rise to a record high by mid-2020, creating a fertile ground for ri... Read more

Key Words: Mark Cuban Shreds Elizabeth Warrens Proposals, Compares Her To Trump

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Mark Cuban over the weekend joined more wary billionaires in criticizing Democratic presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warre... Read more