The Motley Fool

JULY 26, 2023

The National Center for Education Statistics notes that there were 2 million high school dropouts aged 16 to 24 in the U.S. According to data from the Education Data Initiative, roughly a quarter of full-time first-year college students drop out of college -- and among part-time first-year college students, more than half do.

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Private Equity Wire

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Montel, a portfolio company of private equity firm The Riverside group’s affiliated European fund, is to acquire the assets of SKM Market Predictor (SKM), a provider of analysis and advisory services for the Nordic power and renewables markets.

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Private Equity Wire

JUNE 24, 2024

Global strategy consulting firm Stax has opened a new office in London, following the January hiring of Phil Dunne as managing director to lead the firm’s UK and EMEA practice.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Even education and training can't prevent every misstep. So, when we talk about mistakes in investing, it's not just the everyday salaried worker and their retirement fund. In general, sure, a simple retirement account that you rebalance once in a while doesn't need an Ivy-League-educated wealth management specialist.

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Remember, you're locking your money away Retirement accounts are intended for long-term savings, and the government discourages workers from making early withdrawals by instituting a 10% penalty for funds withdrawn before age 59 1/2. 1, 2029 for conversions made this year) to withdraw your funds.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Build an emergency fund The first step to ensuring a secure retirement is to build an emergency fund and cash reserves. Start by setting a goal of saving 10% of your income every month in an account, specifically designated for your emergency fund. Here are some steps you can take to prepare for retirement in five years.

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Perhaps unsurprisingly, younger adults, those who are married, and those with higher incomes and education levels are more likely to be optimistic about their future. Though it might not seem relevant, having an emergency fund is key to keeping your retirement plan on track. Image source: Getty Images.

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 18, 2024

Cover yourself with emergency savings Without an emergency fund , you may be forced to resort to taking on debt when unplanned expenses come up. Further your education Feeling stuck in a rut career-wise? Consult a tax professional to find out for sure.) Here are nine savvy moves you can make with your newfound pile of cash.

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

For instance, a traditional IRA and 401(k) will make you start withdrawing funds between ages 72 and 73. Educate yourself and take action Getting the most out of a Roth IRA does require some initiative. Don't hesitate to consult a professional accountant to give you an exact picture of what to expect.

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Private Equity Professional

JULY 11, 2024

Truelink Capital Management has held a final close of its inaugural fund, Truelink Capital I LP , with limited partner commitments of $875 million, exceeding its target of $600 million and its original hard cap of $750 million.

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Private Equity Wire

APRIL 25, 2024

According to a press statement, Apiary’s new fund will continue to focus on the UK lower mid-market targeting asset-light businesses with defensive characteristics across fragmented markets in the business services, financial and technology services, healthcare and education sectors. Proskauer acted as legal counsel.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

If lawmakers aren't able to come to an agreement to keep the government funded beyond this week, a shutdown could occur starting Oct. Department of Education will be furloughed in the event of a federal government shutdown. The Department of Education isn't really involved in the day-to-day processing of payments.

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Private Equity Professional

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Shore Capital Partners has closed its inaugural Healthcare Advantage Fund , second Business Services Partners Fund (“Business Services Fund II”), and first Shore Search Partners Fund (“Search Fund”). The three new funds exceeded their targets and represent over $1.9 billion in combined capital commitments.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 26, 2023

These can include a wide range of charities and nonprofits, including churches and religious groups, education organizations, museums, scholarship funds, colleges and universities, schools, veterans' organizations, and more. These are called 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. If a nonprofit is a 501(c)(3), it will usually tell you.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 2, 2023

You can also take tax-free 529 plan withdrawals to pay for education. It may be that your child has opted for a less expensive college, so now you have a remaining balance you don't need for their education. You can designate yourself as the beneficiary of that plan and use the funds to pay for your own schooling.

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Private Equity Wire

APRIL 25, 2024

COMPLY, a provider of compliance software, consulting and education resources for the financial services sector including hedge funds and private equity firms, has appointed Michael J Stanton as its Chief Executive Officer. Stanton succeeds Amy Kadomatsu, who is now transitioning to the role of Board Advisor.

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Normally, the IRS charges you a 10% penalty for every withdrawal you make before age 59 1/2, unless it's for a qualifying reason, like a large medical or higher education expense. You can withdraw Roth IRA contributions penalty-free at any age You fund Roth IRAs with after-tax dollars, since you pay taxes on your contributions.

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Private Equity Insights

JULY 20, 2023

New fund for Alpine doubles the size of predecessor fund in 2021 a Certified B Corp people-driven private equity firm committed to building enduring software and services companies, announced today the completion of fundraising for Alpine Investors IX (“Fund IX”), reaching the fund’s hard cap of $4.5

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Pay attention to the fees Those small fees for administration, investment, consulting, and other expenses can add up faster than you might expect. A taxable event is any financial transaction, like selling an asset or withdrawing funds, that triggers a tax liability, meaning you'll have to pay taxes on growth.

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Private Equity Professional

OCTOBER 18, 2024

ITsavvy is a provider of IT services and products, including software, cloud services, managed services, and hardware (servers, networking products, and workstations – 99% of the company’s in-stock IT products ship the same day) to more than 4,500 small to medium-sized businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and large enterprises.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Between high education costs, low real wage growth, and mortgage rates skyrocketing over the last few years due to inflation, it's definitely not as easy for our generation to purchase a home as it was in generations past. Image source: Upsplash/The Motley Fool As a millennial, I consider myself fortunate to be a homeowner.

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The Motley Fool

JUNE 14, 2024

You don't have to withdraw funds Unlike traditional IRAs , Roth IRAs don't have required minimum distributions (RMDs) that force you to withdraw money after a certain age. However, if you're doing some consulting work in retirement, that's considered earned income. Educate yourself. Keep a budget. Track your progress.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 4, 2024

An easy way to do so is via one or more broad-market, low-fee index funds such as one that tracks the S&P 500. Index funds are actually terrific ways to save for retirement. Roth accounts will let you withdraw funds in retirement tax-free, if you follow the rules.

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The Big Picture

JULY 4, 2023

These statistics reveal a simple fact about affirmative action in higher education: it matters very little for the majority of American college students. ( These statistics reveal a simple fact about affirmative action in higher education: it matters very little for the majority of American college students. (

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 13, 2024

Many 20-somethings these days, for example, are focused on building emergency funds and paying off educational debt. This means you're not giving up a very big tax break by funding a Roth IRA over a traditional one. Another thing you should know is that higher earners generally can't fund a Roth IRA directly. The reason?

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Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

In general, people should strive to have an emergency fund that covers 3-6 months of living expenses. These funds should be held in a liquid account that can be easily accessed in case of a sudden emergency or unexpected expense. You want to invest these funds in a way that is going to be safe, but also provide a small return.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 20, 2024

trillion educational debt. This straightforward approach made it easier to keep track of her funds and reduced the risk of missing a payment. It can reveal spending patterns that could be adjusted to free up more funds for debt repayment. And women have almost two-thirds of the country's staggering $1.54 Her platform (Money.

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Private Equity Professional

OCTOBER 22, 2024

In the area of medical and scientific communications, Red Nucleus assists clients in producing scientific content, such as clinical study reports, peer-reviewed publications, regulatory submissions, and educational materials. THL’s investment in Red Nucleus was through its ninth fund, Thomas H. billion in committed capital.

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Blackstone News

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Under Herbert Suen’s leadership, the team has elevated the experience of investment consultants and relationship managers by providing a robust offering of funds, education and sales and service support.  Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on  LinkedIn ,  Twitter , and  Instagram.

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The Motley Fool

AUGUST 29, 2023

Global consulting firm McKinsey, though, thinks that this online penetration could at least double. However, it also thinks there are significant opportunities to expand into other verticals, including education, events and entertainment, restaurants, and travel, that together represent an addressable U.S. It generated $29.4

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This is going to be BIG.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

The other day, I noticed an eye-catching headline: "Internet Funding Boom Ends as Fast as It Began". So, even if we did just about the same as last year for the second half, we'd cap off our third consectutive year of funding growth since the '08 crash--and we'll be in the ballpark of where we were before '08.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 1, 2024

If your kid's 14 right now, don't put their college fund in the stock market. It's like a five-page description on every investment fund that they offer in a lot of cases, it doesn't need to be that complicated. You have a menu, if you will, of index funds to choose from. There are stock-based index funds and fixed income funds.

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Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

APRIL 26, 2024

Discuss what accounts the two of you already have and how they are funded. It may also reveal any budget-related changes that might be required to fund these goals. If you and your partner’s incomes are similar, this account should be funded evenly between the two of you. This material is intended for educational purposes only.

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Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

A qualified disability expense is a broad definition that includes things like housing, food, transportation, education, assistive technology, personal support services, healthcare expenses, and financial and administrative services. Investment fees (underlying expense ratios for investment funds range from.34%-.94%). Growth Fund.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 7, 2024

Financial advisor, financial planner, financial consultant, wealth advisor, wealth coach. One that is gaining more popularity is the Chartered Financial Consultant. That would be something you would look for and what was their education. What are our options here? You'll see it as CHFC behind someone's name.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 24, 2023

It's a wonderful way to support your community and fund good causes. But if you are able to itemize deductions, if you give significant amounts to charity, and you want to make sure you're maximizing your tax benefits, consult with a professional tax advisor. Keep doing it. Being generous to charity is always a good idea.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 25, 2024

Streamlining decision making, he proudly ignores consultant reports, he's getting it back to an operating profit. Let's say you have a lump sum of money sitting in a money market fund, say $12,000 and you want to get that into the S&P. I'm warming up to the guy. He clearly has a sense of humor if you read the earnings transcripts.

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