This week’s money news

This week’s top story: Smart Money podcast on neurodiverse money, and financial infidelity. In other news: Health care sharing mimics Medigap, but isn’t insurance, what to know to take Social Security early, and 12 words sum up a successful plan for a financial life without budgeting.

Smart Money Podcast: Neurodiverse Money, and Financial Infidelity
This week’s episode starts with a discussion on managing money when you’re neurodiverse.

‘Health Care Sharing’ Mimics Medigap, but Isn’t Insurance
Health care sharing ministries advertise programs for Medicare members, but there’s no guarantee they’ll pay for medical bills.

Thinking of Taking Social Security Early? What to Know
From a bigger check to a bigger spousal benefit, there are advantages to waiting to claim.

The 12-Word Financial Plan: Do This and You’re Done
Money News & Views: Just 12 words sum up a successful plan for a financial life without budgeting. Maybe even just six.

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: Be your financial Valentine. Also in the news: 44% of adults admit to keeping money secrets from a partner, most consumers have already broken their resolutions, and how to reset your finances after a breakup.

Be Your Financial Valentine
The best gifts you can give yourself.

44% of adults admit to keeping money secrets from a partner
Financial infidelity.

Most Consumers Have Already Broken Resolutions
Have you kept yours?

How to Reset Your Finances After a Breakup
Putting the pieces back together.

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: Why you need a 401(k) in your 20s. Also in the news: How being lazy can help you save money, the new rules of credit card point etiquette, and how to spot financial infidelity.

Yes, You Need a 401(k) in Your 20s — Here’s Why
Paving the long road.

How Being Lazy Can Help You Save Money
Automatic banking can help.

New Rules of Credit Card Points Etiquette
When to use your points.

How to Spot Financial Infidelity
Noticing the signs.