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  1. I will be getting annual alimony payments of $160,000. I work part time, but my employer provides no benefits. Can I contribute to an IRA, or am I getting too much money? Is there any good way for me to set aside some of this money for retirement? Updated: February 08, 2012
  2. What were traditional IRA contribution limits for an individual and non-working spouse for the years 1986-2000? Also, when did Roth IRAs begin, and what has been their contribution limit history? Updated: February 03, 2012
  3. What can teens do to help their family and others during a financial crisis? Updated: February 03, 2012
  4. I am looking for a resource to share with our elementary school parents about teaching children about money. Any suggestions? Updated: August 11, 2011
  5. I have a 3-year-old child and I want to start saving for him. Should I open a savings account or a money market account or 529 account or something else? I also want an account where, if I am buying a house, I can borrow from it if needed. Updated: December 22, 2010
  6. What should a good budget include, and what are the limitations of budgeting? Updated: March 08, 2010
  7. Where can a person go to purchase U.S. savings bonds? Updated: March 08, 2010
  8. What are some very specific ways to save money? Updated: March 30, 2009
  9. In a bad economy, should someone cut back on retirement savings plan contributions, save more, or stay the same? Updated: March 30, 2009
  10. Is it bad to stop spending and save money when the economy goes into a recession? My job is pretty secure, but I'm still nervous about spending money. Updated: March 30, 2009
  11. What is one important thing that someone can do to increase their savings? Updated: April 30, 2008
  12. I am looking for a savings account with a high interest rate. I have found some information about several online banks, but I am nervous about transferring a large amount of money (for me) to an online account at a bank that does not have a branch nearby. How safe is it to save money this way? Are online bank accounts FDIC insured? Updated: April 29, 2008
  13. I am deeply in debt and have a 401(k) at work and no savings account. I know I should budget money to reduce my debt, but should I also put money toward savings and retirement? Updated: March 26, 2008
  14. What are individual development accounts or IDAs? Updated: March 25, 2008

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