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Taking out student loans? You need to know these 27 finance terms

July 22, 2019 Matthew Frankel, CFP, The Motley Fool Comments Off on Taking out student loans? You need to know these 27 finance terms

If you’re new to the student loan and financial aid process, the terminology can be confusing. Here’s a list of terms that borrowers should know.

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Ask a fool: How much do I need to invest each month to retire as a millionaire?

May 9, 2019 Matthew Frankel, CFP, The Motley Fool Comments Off on Ask a fool: How much do I need to invest each month to retire as a millionaire?

Age and expected investment returns help determine how much you need to save to earn $1 million for retirement.

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7 big thoughts from Warren Buffett during annual Berkshire Hathaway meeting

May 4, 2019 Matthew Frankel, CFP, The Motley Fool Comments Off on 7 big thoughts from Warren Buffett during annual Berkshire Hathaway meeting

Here are seven topics Warren Buffett addressed that Berkshire shareholders —and investors at large — will find interesting.

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3 things to watch when Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway reports earnings

May 3, 2019 Matthew Frankel, CFP, The Motley Fool Comments Off on 3 things to watch when Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway reports earnings

We’re about to learn some important information about the Warren Buffett-led conglomerate, Berkshire Hathaway, which reports results on Saturday.

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Consolidating or refinancing your student loans isn’t always the best move. Here’s why

March 30, 2019 Matthew Frankel, CFP, The Motley Fool Comments Off on Consolidating or refinancing your student loans isn’t always the best move. Here’s why

Consolidating student loans has its advantages, but it isn’t the right move for everyone. Here’s why you might want to leave them alone.

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Are credit card chips safe? What you need to know about EMV transactions

March 29, 2019 Matthew Frankel, CFP, The Motley Fool Comments Off on Are credit card chips safe? What you need to know about EMV transactions

Credit card chips have made in-person transactions safer, but there are still some things you should know to prevent yourself from becoming a victim.

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Are credit card APR and interest rates the same thing? Not exactly.

March 22, 2019 Matthew Frankel, CFP, The Motley Fool Comments Off on Are credit card APR and interest rates the same thing? Not exactly.

Your credit card’s interest charges are determined by your APR, but what exactly does that mean? Here’s your primer.

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How to calculate what credit score you need to get a mortgage for a house

March 9, 2019 Matthew Frankel, CFP, The Motley Fool Comments Off on How to calculate what credit score you need to get a mortgage for a house

In order to get a mortgage, you need to be able to document your ability to pay it back, and lenders want to see a reasonably good credit history.

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Why don’t all retailers accept Visa, American Express, Discover, Mastercard credit cards?

March 1, 2019 Matthew Frankel, CFP, The Motley Fool Comments Off on Why don’t all retailers accept Visa, American Express, Discover, Mastercard credit cards?

There are two main reasons businesses might choose not to accept a particular type of credit card, or none at all:fees and partnerships.

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Can I sell a losing stock, deduct the losses and then buy it back?

November 20, 2018 Matthew Frankel, CFP, The Motley Fool Comments Off on Can I sell a losing stock, deduct the losses and then buy it back?

The act of selling losing stocks in order to deduct the losses is known as tax-loss harvesting and can be a very smart way to reduce your tax bill.

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