Retirement

Can We Both Fully Fund Roth IRAs?

I recently wrote a post about Roth IRA contribution limits. Reader Kara left the following comment: I have a quick question that I can’t seem to find the answer to. Are the Roth IRA limits simply doubled for a married couple? My best guess is that each person individually opens a Roth IRA and they each have a $4000 annual…

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Resources

How Much Money Have I Made Using Upromise?

Upromise (a site sponsor) offers cash back for purchases that I make online, at grocery stores, and at various restaurants. The money can be used to fund a 529 plan for your child’s college education. (Secret tip: You can elect to have Upromise send a check directly to you, instead of putting the money into a 529 plan. Read this…

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Tips

Death Of A Cell Phone Update (Resurrection!)

I recently dropped my cell phone and destroyed its inside screen.  After calling Verizon, I was left with the following options: 1.  Purchase a new phone. 2.  Purchase a used phone. 3.  Ask around and see if a friend had an old phone that I could use. 4.  Find my old phone and see if it still worked. So, I…

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