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Does a Revocable Trust Become Irrevocable Upon Death? — Finelo Blog
Financial Literacy

Does a Revocable Trust Become Irrevocable Upon Death?

That does not mean post-death changes are impossible.

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Does a Living Will Need to Be Notarized? — Finelo Blog
Financial Literacy

Does a Living Will Need to Be Notarized?

It depends on the state and the document.

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Does a Credit Freeze Prevent Soft Inquiries? — Finelo Blog
Financial Literacy

Does a Credit Freeze Prevent Soft Inquiries?

Usually, no.

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Does a 401(k) Loan Show Up on Your Credit Report? — Finelo Blog
Investing

Does a 401(k) Loan Show Up on Your Credit Report?

What you’ll learn here: whether 401(k) loans commonly appear on credit reports, how they can still affect your financial picture, practical decision tools, clear examples, and common mistakes to avoid.

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Debt Validation Letter for Medical Bills: What to Request and When — Finelo Blog
Financial Literacy

Debt Validation Letter for Medical Bills: What to Request and When

When a third-party debt collector contacts you about a medical bill, the collector generally must provide validation information in the first communication or within five days.

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Can You Send a Debt Validation Letter After 30 Days? — Finelo Blog
Financial Literacy

Can You Send a Debt Validation Letter After 30 Days?

Yes.

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Charge-Off vs. Collection: What Each Status Means and What to Verify — Finelo Blog
Financial Literacy

Charge-Off vs. Collection: What Each Status Means and What to Verify

A charge-off is an accounting action a creditor generally takes after deciding that a seriously delinquent account is unlikely to be collected in the ordinary course.

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Capital Gains Tax on the Sale of a Second Home — Finelo Blog
Financial Literacy

Capital Gains Tax on the Sale of a Second Home

Gain on the sale of a personal second home is generally taxable because the principal-residence exclusion normally applies only to a qualifying main home.

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Can You Switch From Medicare Advantage to Medigap Without Underwriting? — Finelo Blog
Financial Literacy

Can You Switch From Medicare Advantage to Medigap Without Underwriting?

Sometimes, but not merely because a person leaves Medicare Advantage.

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Can You Have a Savings Account Without a Checking Account? — Finelo Blog
Financial Literacy

Can You Have a Savings Account Without a Checking Account?

This article explains whether you need both, how to decide, and practical ways to manage money if you keep only a savings account.

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Can You Get an FHA Loan Twice? A Comprehensive Guide — Finelo Blog
Financial Literacy

Can You Get an FHA Loan Twice? A Comprehensive Guide

Educational note: taking a second mortgage changes cash flow, debt ratios, and long‑term plans.

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Can You Change an Irrevocable Trust to a Revocable Trust? — Finelo Blog
Financial Literacy

Can You Change an Irrevocable Trust to a Revocable Trust?

Usually not in the literal sense.

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