How to manage your divorce and your finances – Press Enterprise
Planning for a divorce comes with many issues including dividing marital assets and debt, custody issues, and spousal support. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in,…
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With Education Department under threat, what student loan borrowers can do – Orange County Register
By Eliza Haverstock, NerdWallet President Donald Trump has vowed to dismantle the U.S. Education Department, which oversees federal student financial aid. There are reports that members of Elon Musk’s Department of…
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How to make your ‘go now’ evacuation plan into reality – Orange County Register
Last summer, due to a nearby brush fire, my husband and I were mandated to quickly evacuate our house. While the fire was nothing comparable to what occurred in January…
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A fresh start: How to plan your new year for success
We celebrated New Year’s Eve, and many of us awoke the next day, resolved to make sweeping changes: get in shape, advance our careers, spend more time with loved ones….
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Honoring the spirit of giving – Orange County Register
The holidays are over, and the new year is here. Most of us are still recovering from the frenzy — wrapping paper on the floor, leftovers in the fridge, and…
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Closing the financial year with focus and momentum – Orange County Register
The end of the year can feel like a pressure cooker. Deadlines loom, goals hang in the balance, and the temptation to say, “I’ll just handle it next quarter,” can…
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The holidays are full of potentially awkward money talks – Orange County Register
Ted Rossman | (TNS) Bankrate.com There are plenty of conversational landmines to avoid around the holiday dinner table. Money leads the way, according to a recent Bankrate survey. We found…
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Your end of year business time out – Orange County Register
After 30 years consulting with business clients, one thing I’ve noticed repeatedly is that successful owners know the day-to-day details of their business better than anyone else. They will often…
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Rental home investors poised to benefit as mortgage rates, high home prices sideline buyers in 2025
By ALEX VEIGA LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rental homes will remain an attractive option next year to would-be homebuyers sidelined by high mortgage rates and rising home prices, analysts say….
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How remote work can help you travel this holiday season
Baona | E+ | Getty Images Americans are determined to travel this holiday season — and certain workarounds are helping them take those trips. The ability to work remotely is…
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How to get ahead on year-end tax planning and financial gift-giving
This year has been full of news regarding the presidential election, inflation, interest rates, AI development and the wars in Ukraine and Gaza. But even with a flurry of often…
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Taxes: A new approach for business owners and executives
When tax season rolls around, it’s easy to feel like taxes are just one more burden on your already full plate. Most of us deal with them reactively, scrambling at…
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The pitfalls of loaning money to family
When a family member comes to you with a financial request, it’s natural to feel torn. On one hand, you want to help. After all, this is someone you care…
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Advances on inheritances are not as simple as you think – Press Enterprise
Parents and grandparents often “loan” or give more funds to one child than another. Sometimes this is based on need — one child has trouble holding a job, or works…
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‘New-collar’ workers, no degree necessary
Pixelfit | E+ | Getty Images The labor market may be cooling but there are opportunities ahead, especially for new-collar workers. So called “new-collar” jobs typically require highly skilled workers…
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Tax Day: Here’s what you need to know if you haven’t filed your return yet — and even if you have
Editor’s Note: This is an updated version of a story that originally ran on April 14, 2023. New York CNN — It’s April 18, the official deadline to file your…
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