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December 9, 2013 By Liz Weston

Beware the hidden risks of self-directed IRAs

Dear Liz: My 401(k) plan has grown exceptionally well this year. I think we all know that it can’t last. I just recently heard about self-directed IRAs. I was intrigued at the possibility of opening one by rolling over a portion of my 401(k) money directly. The problem is, my company’s 401(k) provider will not […]

December 9, 2013 By Liz Weston

Monday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: Hidden taxes that can bust your budget. Also in the news: how to job hunt during the holidays, the fastest growing jobs in America, and how to make the most out of your year end charitable giving. Hidden Taxes That Can Bust Your Budget How to avoid being caught by surprise. 3 […]

December 6, 2013 By Liz Weston

Friday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: How driving could affect your credit. Also in the news: The five C’s of credit, what you shouldn’t do this Christmas, and what we can learn about personal finance from three holiday classics. How Does Driving Affect Your Credit? Unpaid tickets could wreck your credit score. The 4 Judgments Every Lender Makes […]

December 5, 2013 By Liz Weston

Great money books to get or give

Donna Freedman was kind enough to include a couple of my books in her recent post, “The gift of personal finance,” which made me realize that there was an unusually good crop of money tomes that appeared this year. I’m delighted to recommend the following for anyone who’s interested in making the most of his […]

December 5, 2013 By Liz Weston

Should you bail on your 529 plan?

Long-time readers know I’m a big fan of using state-run 529 college plans to save for higher education expenses. (Remember the mantra: if you can save for college, you should!) Money in these plans grows tax-free when used for qualified college costs and doesn’t have much impact on financial aid (which is going to be […]

December 5, 2013 By Liz Weston

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: Mythbusting your FICO score. Also in the news: Steps retiring entrepreneurs should take, tax moves Boomers should make right away, and how retailers trick you into spending money. 5 Myths About Late Payments & Your FICO Scores Mythbusting, FICO style. 10 Steps for Retiring Entrepreneurs Using your company as a cash cow […]

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