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529 Plan Benefits Are Not Just for Kids

529 Plan Benefits Are Not Just for Kids

Thanks to the Pension Protection Act, the 529 looks like it is here to stay. These plans were initially slated to end in 2010, but that’s no longer the case and they are here to stay. A 529 plan is clearly recognized as a college education savings plan, but the benefits don’t stop there. For [...]

The Mortgage Tax Deduction Myth

The Mortgage Tax Deduction Myth

Ask anyone what one of the major befits of buying a home is and you’re sure to hear many tout the benefits of the mortgage interest deduction. From your friends and neighbors to the financial gurus on TV, everyone urges you to buy a home for this sweet tax break. They can’t be wrong, can [...]