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You may be in a situation where you've maxed out your 401(k) and are considering other optio What's Safe to Do After Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine? 03/19/2021 12:00am • Since the arrival in mid-December of a safe and effective vaccine against COVID-19, there's been a glimmer of hope at the end of the long, dark tunnel of this pandemic. As shots find their way into arms, many vaccinated people are wondering what's safe for them to do and how to navigate the last fe Now Is the Time to Convert Your Traditional IRA to a Roth 03/19/2021 12:00am • The impact of the pandemic along with low tax rates makes 2021 an opportune time to convert a traditional individual retirement account into a Roth IRA. But a Roth IRA conversion may not be the right financial move for everyone. A Roth IRA conversion makes sense when: -- Taxes are low.-- Your income Here's how Biden wants to raise taxes on the wealthy and corporations 03/18/2021 08:07am • Now that he's signed the Democrats' $1.9 trillion Covid relief package, President Joe Biden is turning to the next items on his legislative agenda -- and laying the groundwork for raising taxes on wealthier Americans to pay for them. Biden doubled down on vows he made as How Can You Prequalify for a Personal Loan? 03/18/2021 12:00am • Prequalifying for a personal loan allows a lender to evaluate your basic financial information to determine your chances of approval before you apply without hurting your credit. Lenders check credit using soft inquiries, which do not affect credit scores, and provide prequalified borrowers prelimi The Best Podcasts for Financial Advisors 03/18/2021 12:00am • If you're a financial advisor, these podcasts should be on your subscription list. These financial advisor podcasts cover a range of financial topics, including marketing for financial advisors, financial planning strategies and how advisors can build a more diverse financial industry. The top 10 po 7 Green Mutual Funds to Buy Now 03/17/2021 12:00am • ESG investing is more popular than ever.With the proliferation of funds that focus on environmental, social and corporate governance, or ESG, criteria, investors have more choices than ever when it comes to investing in green energy and environmentally friendly companies. For those who don't want to How to Create a Retirement Budget 03/17/2021 12:00am • Many people fear running out of money in retirement. Creating a retirement budget can help you make sure this doesn't happen. A retirement budget outlines the funds you will have coming in during retirement and how you can use them to cover all your regular bills and unexpected expenses. "It is alw How Are Unemployment Benefits Taxed? 03/16/2021 12:00am • Millions of people received unemployment benefits in 2020, and many are in tax limbo now. The federal government usually taxes unemployment benefits as ordinary income (like wages), although you don't have to pay Social Security and Medicare taxes on this income. But the American Rescue Plan Act of The Most Stressful Jobs in the U.S. in 2021 03/15/2021 12:00am • Top stressful jobsEvery job has its downsides and share of stress, but some jobs are more stressful than others. Maybe it's the tight deadlines, demanding schedule or simply the fact that the work involves life-and-death situations. But it's undeniable that some careers, even if they're glamorous or How to Open a Brokerage Account for Your Kids 03/15/2021 12:00am • You likely already know the importance of investing for retirement. 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