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Today’s top story: How to lower your internet bills without cutting the cord. Also in the news: How to write a business plan, when it’s okay to splurge, and how to save money on groceries by keeping a food waste list. 7 Ways to Lower Your Internet Bill Without having to cut the cord. How […]
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Today’s top story: The Marriage Penalty could be the reason for the increase in your tax bill. Also in the news: Why credit card over-limit fees are virtually extinct, when you’re mad enough to switch banks, and a beginner’s guide to money management. Tax Bill Going Up? It Could Be the Marriage Penalty Congratulations! Why […]
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Today’s top story: NerdWallet’s best credit card tips for March. Also in the news: Sane ways to pay down student debt, how to avoid a credit check scam while looking to rent, and how to save when you don’t have any extra cash. NerdWallet’s Best Credit Card Tips for March 2017 Finding the best cards. […]
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Today’s top story: Managing your 401(k) in uncertain times. Also in the news: How the Alternative Minimum Tax works, how owning or selling a home affects your taxes, and the 10 biggest tax havens on earth. How To Manage Your 401(k) in Uncertain Times Protecting your retirement. How Does the Alternative Minimum Tax Work? What […]
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Cash can help you survive an emergency, but saving as much as financial planners typically recommend — three to six months’ worth of expenses — can take years. You can build an edible emergency fund a lot quicker. A well-stocked pantry can help you survive a natural disaster or extended blackout, get through a stretch […]
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Today’s top story: 5 essential investing moves for Millennials. Also in the news: Why your tax refund is ideal for paying credit card debt, how to make sure retirement isn’t a drag, and why you need to do your homework before meeting with a financial advisor. 5 Essential Investing Moves for Millennials Planning for the […]
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Dear Liz: If you have never written about the new reverse mortgages, please consider it. I’m nearly 90 and this Home Equity Conversion Mortgage sounds too good to be true. Is it? I’ve talked to a broker and a direct lender and attended a two-hour seminar on the subject. Answer: Reverse mortgages once deserved their […]
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Dear Liz: I’m wondering why, in your answer about whether to use a will or a living trust, you didn’t mention that probate can be avoided by using beneficiaries for assets such as mutual funds and brokerage accounts and now, in many states, homes. This seems quite relevant to the question and the gist of […]
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Dear Liz: Here’s another advantage to a living trust. If the person owns real estate in more than one jurisdiction and just uses a will, there will be a probate in the resident jurisdiction and ancillary probates the other location or locations, with the attendant time, costs and delays — all of which could be […]
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Today’s top story: Know your rights if the IRS breaks the rules. Also in the news: How to avoid an early withdrawal penalty on a CD, could Amazon Go change the way we shop, and how much community college students save by state. Know Your Rights if the IRS Breaks the Rules You can fight […]
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