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It’s a new year, and now is the time to compile and look at all your year-end investment statements. You’re likely pretty happy to see some double-digit gains thanks to the stock market (especially ...

Federal Direct PLUS Loans are loans that graduate students and parents of dependent undergraduate students can use to help pay for college. PLUS loans can help pay for education expenses not covered ...

High commissions and charges, like investment fees, are maddening, whether hidden or out in the open. These pesky charges also come with a financial cost. Anyone who’s ever bought a concert ticket or ...

Farran Powell is the managing editor of investing at Forbes Advisor. She was previously the assistant managing editor of investing at U.S. News & World Report. Her work has appeared in numerous ...

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Most plan sponsors calculate their fees (e.g., administration, record keeping, participant transaction fees, compliance, custody, and communications) within a year, according to the Callan Institute's ...

Check both net and gross expense ratios when choosing funds; discounts may be temporary. Aim for funds with low expense ratios to enhance investment returns over time. Passively managed index funds ...