Today’s top story: What Equifax’s credit score miscalculations mean for consumers. Also in the news: 5 ways to feel richer (even if you’re not), mortgage rates to stay high in August, and who should consider a spousal IRA. What Equifax’s Credit Score Miscalculations Mean for Consumers Equifax, one of the three major credit bureaus, announced […]
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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Why it’s worth it to book Airbnbs for a week or longer. Also in the news: Selling direct-to-consumer custom fashions, why the upcoming Ethereum merge matters, and how to get a free or low-cost laptop for school. Why It’s Worth Booking Airbnbs for a Week or Longer Longer stays benefit both guests […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Mortgage rates are unlikely to cool in August. Also in the news: 6 ways to support small businesses hit with inflation, has remote work changed the travel landscape, and oat milk and coffee drink are part of a major recall. Mortgage Rates Unlikely to Cool in August Mortgage rates will likely rise […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: After a fall, crypto winter sets in. Also in the news: A new episode of the Smart Money podcast for kids on where money comes from, can job-hopping help retirement savings, and these states are having a tax-free back to school shopping weekend. After a Fall, Crypto Winter Sets In Cryptocurrencies hit […]
Q&A: Here’s what you should do about suspicious credit report activity
Dear Liz: I recently obtained copies of my credit reports from the three major credit bureaus and discovered my brother’s home address listed in the personal information section. I am extremely concerned about how and why this happened since I have never lived with my brother. This brother is the executor of our father’s estate, […]
Q&A: Consider taxes before retirement
Dear Liz: I began converting two 401(k)s from previous employers to Roth IRAs. To lessen the huge tax hit, I decided to do the conversions over the course of seven years. Even with that, the tax hit is higher than I realized and too painful. Now that partial conversions have begun annually, am I required […]