by mariettacp | Nov 24, 2015 | Money Tips
When you’re short of cash, raiding your 401(k) plan may seem like a good idea. Here are two reasons why it isn’t. Penalties and taxes. If you’re not at least 59½ years old, you’ll be hit with a 10% penalty for early withdrawals except in...
by mariettacp | Nov 20, 2015 | Money Tips
The stock market may not be the right place for all of your money at all times. Here are two situations when cash accounts can be a better solution. Situation #1. Generally, the stock market is not a good place to invest funds you will need during the next two to...
by mariettacp | Nov 18, 2015 | Money Tips
Gift cards are a convenient way to give your friends and loved ones “just the right thing” at holiday time. They also give thieves an opportunity to make off with your money, according to a public service announcement issued by the Federal Bureau of...
by mariettacp | Nov 9, 2015 | Money Tips
Part-time employees play a valuable role in a small business. They help deal with fluctuations in workload and can job-share with full-timers. In addition, because part-timers often look for flexibility in hours, you may find a skilled worker whose schedule fits...
by mariettacp | Nov 5, 2015 | Money Tips
Even if you’re covered by a credit monitoring service, you may want to keep an eye on your credit report – and you can still do that for free at www.annualcreditreport.com. That’s the only official website, so don’t be fooled by other...
