Today’s top story: How to check if your bank is greenwashing. In other news: Smart Money Podcast on how to manage medical debt and the meanings behind common real estate terms. Is Your Bank Greenwashing? Here’s How to Check Research the impact your bank has on the planet and any environmental claims or commitments it […]
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Q&A: You need to satisfy this key requirement to get an IRS home sale tax exemption
Dear Liz: I was given a condominium, which I’m renting out while I live overseas, traveling from country to country. I understand that when I sell the condo, I can exclude up to $250,000 of home sale profits if the property is my “primary residence” for at least two of the last five years. But how […]
Q&A: Avoiding Medicare late enrollment penalties
Dear Liz: I have taken multiple in-person and online educational classes about Medicare prior to my 65th birthday. What I learned from these classes was that the law demands people register for Medicare Part A when we turn 65 whether we are working or not. Like the woman in your column, I also work full time […]
Q&A: Dealing with credit challenges
Dear Liz: I felt you should have corrected the person who said they felt like a loser because heavy credit card usage lowered their credit scores. I went through a period of poor credit after I was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). It took about nine months to get our financial footing again. My scores are on […]
Q&A: Delaying Social Security benefits
Dear Liz: I reached my full Social Security age (66) in December 2020. I’ve been waiting until age 70 to start benefits so I can get the 8% annual delayed retirement credits and maximize my benefit. However, if the 2023 cost of living increase will be 10.5%, should I go ahead and start benefits this year, […]
Friday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: The other big student loan news: changes to repayment. Also in the news: How to prepare your money and mind for a breakup, 4 travel card perks that may not be as valuable as you think, and what California’s phase-out of fossil fuel cars could mean for you. The Other Big Student […]