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I had a great deal of money. Then, at the age of 54, Allen Stanford, the now-convicted fraudster and his Ponzi scheme, happened. I had listened to a financial adviser who handled the money for my ...

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A health savings account is a remarkable tool to help pay for out-of-pocket medical expenses. HSAs offer a triple tax advantage: Contributions are tax-deductible (up to $4,300 for self-only coverage ...

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