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File Taxes Correctly Without Wasting Your Weekend or Your Refund
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How to Get an Auto Loan With Bad Credit Without Overpaying
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Frequently Asked Questions
Requirements vary by state but generally include being of sound mind, at least 18 years old, signed by you, and witnessed by two or more competent adults who aren't beneficiaries.
Minimum investments vary by fund but typically range from $500 to $3,000 for initial investments. Many funds offer lower minimums for retirement accounts or automatic investment plans.
Most negative information (late payments, collections, charged-off accounts) remains for 7 years. A Chapter 7 bankruptcy can stay for 10 years. Positive accounts can remain for up to 10 years after they are closed.
Review your estate plan every three to five years or after major life events such as marriage, divorce, birth of a child, or significant changes in financial status or tax laws.
Review your trust every 3-5 years or after major life events such as marriage, divorce, birth of children, significant changes in assets, or changes in tax laws that might affect your estate plan.
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