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A joint bank account is useful if you're combining finances, whether that means saving for a mutual goal, paying shared bills, teaching your children money management skills or starting a business ...

For example, the balance on your traditional IRA was $200,000 at the end of last year. You are married, and your spouse, who is the sole beneficiary of your IRA, is five years younger than you. You ...

Marguerita is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP), and a Chartered Socially Responsible Investing ...