A recent Weekend Investor cover story discussed the advantages of Roth accounts. Readers asked for more.
The latest average on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages: 3.76%
Accounts under $5,000 are subject to "forced transfers" into low-return accounts
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Here are the figures that matter most for making smart decisions about investments, taxes and financial planning.
Looking to improve your money management in 2015? Jonathan Clements provides 31 rules to invest by.
Contributors to these college-savings plans will now be able to adjust holdings twice a year, rather than once. But should you?
These strategies can save you money and limit your risk.
This year could see Congress tackle a tax overhaul.
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A new year is here, and with it new opportunities to rein in a major slice of the household budget: health care. The goal is adequate health care for the lowest out-of-pocket cost.
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Many advisers have their clients draft mission statements as way to make the most of their charitable giving and to stay within budget.
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Experts say e-filing is by far the quickest and safest route to obtain your tax refund, compared with the old paper returns.
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Researchers are finding that, as people get older, friendships, creativity and satisfaction with life all can flourish.
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This penthouse apartment in Melbourne’s tallest residential building has sweeping city views, contemporary interiors, and a private office and boardroom.
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Of the 25 old Cadillacs Allen Murray acquired, only one was running—a 1953 Series 62 coupe—and it is now the Reno, Nev. resident’s daily ride.
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Instead of resolving to exercise more or eat less, try adding new skills to your wheelhouse this year. Whether it’s learning to golf or to ski, to sing or to code or to speak a new language, the window of opportunity never closes.
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Justin Friend opted for a two-year degree in welding, and it’s paying off for the 24-year-old Texan.
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Investors have never had more choices when picking the right person (or robot) to guide their portfolio.
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A study found that star stock analysts’ recommendations really are worth more than other analysts’ picks, but the advantage fades if investors don’t act right away on “buy” calls.
Fund Fiend: Large-cap fund managers faced even more of an uphill battle in 2014. One reason why: Index funds had more large-company stocks.
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Indeed, the market has gained in most periods when the Federal Reserve tightens, columnist Morgan Housel says.
Experts say e-filing is by far the quickest and safest route to obtain your tax refund, compared with the old paper returns.
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2014 was a good year for jumbo borrowers looking for low rates. This year, however, is less certain. Mortgage experts offer tips on getting the best deal.
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| Loan Types | Rate | Last Week | Chart |
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| 1 yr CD | 0.99% | up ↑ | see chart |
| 6 month CD | 0.52% | see chart | |
| 3 month CD | 0.23% | up ↑ | see chart |
| $10K MMA | 0.47% | see chart | |
| MMA | 0.48% | see chart |
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