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How to Avoid Prohibited Transactions With Your Self-Directed IRA
A self-directed IRA is a retirement savings plan that allows you to decide what investments will be made. These accounts…
Should I use a personal loan to pay for my child’s private school?
If you’ve considered sending your child to a private K-12 institution and have gotten immediate sticker-shock, you’re not alone. In…
What happens if you don’t use your credit card?
Key takeaways Not using a credit card regularly can cause the card to become inactive. If a credit card issuer…
How to budget in college
Key takeaways The cost of attendance for college is on the rise, but there are ways to reduce costs and…
Basel III Fearmongering By Lobbyists Should Not Be Believed
In recent months bank lobbyists and bank executives from SIFMA President Kenneth E. Bentsen Jr. to JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie…
Navigating The Corporate Transparency Act
Christine Green of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC discusses the Corporate Transparency Act and the recent litigation regarding its constitutionality. This…
Emergency loans: Everything you need to know
Key takeaways Emergency loans are a type of unsecured installment debt. They can carry higher interest rates and have shorter…
Bank of America savings account rates
Bank of America offers several savings account options for parking your money, but its ultra-low rates will do little to…
Do Credit Card Shoppers Need A New Comparison Site?
OBSERVATIONS FROM THE FINTECH SNARK TANK Americans' consumer finance fairy godmother, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), issued a circular…
DOJ Alleges Decades-Long Tax Scheme To Hide Foreign Assets From IRS
On March 11, 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that a Florida man had been arrested for an alleged…
