Latest articles by Thomas H. Blanton
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How Much Can You Contribute to a SEP IRA for 2019?
IRAs The maximum SEP IRA contribution is $1,000 higher than the 2018 limit and is significantly more than can be saved for retirement in a regular IRA.
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How Much Can You Contribute to a Roth 401(k) for 2019?
401(k)s The Roth 401(k) contribution limit increased by $500 to $19,000 for 2019. Workers 50 and older can save an extra $6,000 for retirement.
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How Much Can You Contribute to a Roth IRA for 2019?
IRAs The Roth IRA contribution limit is $6,000 for 2019, up from $5,500 in 2018. Retirement savers 50 and older can contribute an extra $1,000. Income limits apply.
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How Much Can You Contribute to a 401(k) for 2019?
401(k)s The 401(k) contribution limit increased by $500 to $19,000 for 2019. Workers 50 and older can save an extra $6,000 for retirement.
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Lexington, Ky.: A Great Place to Retire for Your Health
retirement In the heart of Kentucky’s bluegrass country, Lexington offers horse culture, Kentucky Wildcats basketball, and plenty of specialists at Baptist Health Lexington.
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Take Advantage of Airlines' "Stopover" Offers
savings Visit two cities for the price of one with a free stopover.
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Hot Savings on Flights to Hawaii
savings Catch a flight to Hawaii this fall without emptying your wallet.
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Crooks Using New Schemes to Steal Your Identity
Scams ID thieves are splicing together data from multiple victims, who are often in the dark.
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Vanguard to Ditch Commissions on Most ETFs
investing Starting in August, roughly 1,800 ETFs offered on Vanguard's brokerage platform will be commission-free
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Best Ways to Pay for Grad School
Paying for College Getting an advanced degree isn't cheap. But you may not need to go into debt.
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Do Consumer Boycotts Affect Stocks?
investing If history is a guide, gun control advocates and opponents will cancel each other out.
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Beware Closing Cost Scams
real estate Home buyers are being tricked into wiring their money to crooks.
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Money Lessons From Oscar-Nominated Movies
Financial Planning The stage is set for the 90th Academy Awards Sunday, March 4.
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Relief for Western Union Fraud Victims
Scams You have until Feb. 12 to file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission and get some of your money back if you got hit by a telegram scam.
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Borrow Free E-Books With Libby App
spending From digital-content distributor OverDrive, this app gives readers free, on-the-go access to a trove of titles from multiple libraries.
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Know the Risks of Investing in Cryptocurrencies
Technology Some investors have made a lot of money, but losses can be painfully real.
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Bad Brokers? They're Still Out There
Markets The wolf of Wall Street is still on the prowl, and he has found new ways to fleece retirees.
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Best Values in Streaming TV Services for Every Type of Viewer
spending Whether you’re looking for big games, grand finales, Hollywood premieres or trending events, these live TV streaming packages allow you to tune into whatever programs you desire.
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New Ways to Prove Your I.D.
Technology Always struggling to remember your passwords and PINs? Don't worry, chances are they'll soon be replaced by tech-friendly identification software.
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3 Luxury Goods You Can Buy on a Subscription Plan
spending Always wanted to drive a new Caddy?
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New Ways to See Movies for Less
spending Sign up for an all-you-can-view plan, or see prerelease films free.
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10 Best College Values With the Lowest Average Graduating Debt
College Rankings The cost of a college education continues to rise.
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What Student Loan Borrowers Must Know About the Navient Lawsuit
college If you think you've been affected, you may have some recourse.
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Last-Minute Ways to Empty Your Flexible Spending Account
Employee Benefits If you still have money in your account, consider some eligible expenses you might not have thought of.
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