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Articles by Jason Alderman
Social Security statements available online
Social Security statements available online
By Jason Alderman • September 3, 2012 10:24 pm

Until last year, Social Security sent taxpayers an annual personalized statement showing a complete record of their taxable earnings as well as estimated retirement, disability and survivor benefits based on those earnings. Unfortunately, budget constraints brought put an end to those yearly mailings.

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Easing student loan repayments
Easing student loan repayments
By Jason Alderman • January 2, 2012 6:54 pm

College costs are out of control. Total outstanding student loans hover around $1 trillion, second only to home mortgages. Student loan repayment takes a hefty toll on starting salaries even during good economic times. But with so many recent graduates unable to find a decent job – or any job – repayment can be a nightmare.

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Credit 101 for your college freshman
Credit 101 for your college freshman
By Jason Alderman • July 26, 2010 1:17 pm

If you’ve got teenagers heading off to college soon, I hope you’ve done a good job educating them about the importance of personal financial responsibility and how to build a strong credit history. If not, better do it now.

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Four things to consider before a home remodel
Four things to consider before a home remodel
By Jason Alderman • June 21, 2010 1:49 pm

My wife and I survived two major home remodeling projects and we’ve got the battle scars to prove it. Like most people feeling cramped for space – thanks to two growing children in our case – we weighed the pluses and minuses of remodeling versus moving to a larger home. Because we live in a great neighborhood with strong local schools, we ultimately decided to stay put and remodel, but everyone’s case is different.

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Understanding Roth 401(k) plans | Jason Alderman
Understanding Roth 401(k) plans | Jason Alderman
By Jason Alderman • May 31, 2010 2:02 pm

Ever since Individual Retirement Accounts were introduced in the 1970s, the numbers of tax-advantaged retirement savings options – and participants – have continued to grow. One relatively new alternative that’s gaining popularity is the Roth 401(k) plan.

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