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Divorces make headlines for different reasons. Sometimes it’s because the couples involved are famous. Or the proceedings are acrimonious. Or the causes for the split are especially salacious (“She caught him doing what?”). Usually, though, a divorce becomes news because […]

If you have a Roth individual retirement account (IRA), you probably already know that it’s a great way to save for your later years. But if you want to help a loved one kick-start their retirement fund, can you open

Reviewed by Anthony BattleFact checked by Betsy PetrickReviewed by Anthony BattleFact checked by Betsy Petrick You cannot put your individual retirement account (IRA) in a trust while you are living. You can, however, name a trust as the beneficiary of

To be an effective trader, understanding your entire portfolio’s sensitivity to market volatility is important. This is particularly so when trading forex. Because currencies are priced in pairs, no single pair trades completely independently of the others. Once you are

Social Security survivor benefits for children are considered taxable income only for the children who are entitled to receive them, even if the checks are made out to a parent or guardian. Most children do not make enough in a

While the lure of high returns often takes center stage in finance, savvier investors know that effectively managing risk is often what makes the biggest difference between long-term success and devastating losses. Risk management isn’t about avoiding risk entirely—it’s about

Before the mortgage crisis of 2007–2009, buying a foreclosed home was a tricky proposition. Real estate bargain hunters had to follow auctions put on at courthouses or sift through reams of legal filings. The response to the subprime meltdown not

A mortgage is a long-term loan designed to help you buy a house. In addition to repaying the principal, you also have to make interest payments to the lender. The home and land around it serve as collateral. But if you are looking to own a home, you need