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401(k) Loans
- By Mary Lan Tomkins
- Published 05/7/2008
- Your Retirement
- Unrated
Don't take a 401(k) loan until you've exhausted other options.
The Balance Transferring Act
- By Mary Lan Tomkins
- Published 02/22/2008
- Credit Cards
- Unrated
A credit card balance transfer may buy you some interest-free time to pay off debt.
Recent Articles
Creating Your Business Name
- By Mary Lan Tomkins
- Published Yesterday
- Self-Employment
- Unrated
The right business name will bring customers to your door.
Choosing the Right Business Partner
- By Mary Lan Tomkins
- Published 05/9/2008
- Self-Employment
- Unrated
The right partner can help you run a smooth operation; the wrong partner can become a headache and hurt your business.
Becoming Self-Employed - The Pros and Cons of a Partnership
- By Mary Lan Tomkins
- Published 05/8/2008
- Self-Employment
- Unrated
Weigh the benefits and possible consequenses before you form a partnership.
Your 401(k) - Choosing the Right Investments
- By Mary Lan Tomkins
- Published 05/7/2008
- Your Retirement
- Unrated
How long do you have before you need retirement funds from your 401(k)? That's the question to ask when determining your asset allocation.
What To Do With Your Old 401(k)
- By Mary Lan Tomkins
- Published 05/5/2008
- Your Retirement
- Unrated
You'll need to decide what to do with your 401(k) when you change jobs.
The 411 on the 401(k)
- By Mary Lan Tomkins
- Published 05/3/2008
- Your Retirement
- Unrated
A 401(k) offers employees a tax-advantaged strategy to invest for retirement.
Understanding the Legal Business Entities
- By Mary Lan Tomkins
- Published 04/30/2008
- Self-Employment
- Unrated
Your personal liability, as well as your tax bill, are dictated by the legal structure of your business.
Love and Money; Topics That Every Couple Should Discuss
- By Mary Lan Tomkins
- Published 04/29/2008
- General Interest
- Unrated
Couples should cover important money concerns before they take the plunge.
Love and Money; How to Have That Talk
- By Mary Lan Tomkins
- Published 04/28/2008
- General Interest
- Unrated
Couples should discuss money issues to understand each other's financial needs and desires.
Love and Money; Communication is Key
- By Mary Lan Tomkins
- Published 04/26/2008
- General Interest
- Unrated
Many couples fail to effectively communicate their financial needs, which can lead to problems in their relationship.