Friday, March 6, 2015

Your Money: Paying Tribute to Thomas Stanley and His ‘Millionaire Next Door’

Mr. Stanley, who was killed in a recent car accident, co-wrote a book with William Danko that became a classic in personal finance by showing ordinary people how to accumulate assets.








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Shortcuts: Before Starting as a Coach, It Helps to Go Into Training

The term life coach is fading, as those in the field specialize, receive training and obtain credentials from accreditation bodies.








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Retiring: Retirement in a Community. But Which One?

Asking the right questions before making a move can prevent a wrong decision, which can be painful emotionally and financially.








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Thursday, March 5, 2015

Your Money Adviser: 529 College Savings Plans in a State of Evolution

Small adjustments, aimed at making the popular accounts more flexible, have either been enacted, or are proposed.








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Schwab’s Service for Investors Seeking Thrifty Advice Raises Eyebrows

Whether the service, called Schwab Intelligent Portfolios, is truly free — or is just intended to seem that way — is a matter of debate.








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Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Your Money Adviser: Flexible Spending Accounts Still Have Deadlines That Can’t Be Ignored

The rules on these tax-advantaged medical accounts have been eased, but not all companies have adopted the changes.








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Monday, March 2, 2015

Sketch Guy: Questions to Ask a Prospective Financial Adviser

We shouldn’t care about titles, job descriptions or even where advisers work. Before you hire them, focus instead on what they actually do.








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