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The difference between a 401k and a Roth 401k

I am fortunate enough that my employer offers me a 401k retirement savings plan. Last week, I was informed that my company is now offering a Roth option to our 401k retirement plan. I had no idea what that meant. So I called up my financial planner and we talked about my options. What is the difference between a 401k and a Roth 401k?

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4 Tax Deductions You Can’t Afford to Overlook

As tax day draws near, if you are like most people, you’re looking for any possible way to lower your bill and keep more money in your pocket. Because the tax code is so complex — literally thousands of pages full of thousands of rules, regulations, and procedures —many individuals just throw up their hands in frustration and take the standard deductions on the easiest

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Find $1,080 In One Simple Step

Are you contributing to your 401k at work? If not, you are throwing away money – and I mean money that your employer WANTS to give you. Think of it as a yearly bonus on top of your salary that is just waiting for you. This bonus could be as much as $1,080. That’s a lot of free money! I call it your 401k bonus and

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Tips on tax deductions for donations

When it comes to tax deductible donations, there are several charitable contributions that qualify to help lower your tax bill. Here are some tips to make sure your contributions give you the most payoff on your return. Tips on tax deductions for donations

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6 Ways to Find Health Insurance If You Are Self Employed

There are many periods in my life where I have been self-employed. While that may sound carefree and glamorous to some, there are disadvantages, including being responsible for your own health care premiums. Buying health insurance if you’re self-employed can seem complicated and expensive, but not to worry – Bargain Babe’s got you covered. Here are 6 ways to find health insurance if you are

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File Your Taxes From Your Smartphone

Still need to file your taxes? There’s an app for that! Tax payers on-the-go can file their taxes via their smartphones for free! Below I review three apps that can help you this tax season. Would you consider filing your taxes via your smartphone?

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