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May 23, 2022 By Liz Weston

Monday’s need-to-know business news

Today’s top story: Interest rates on new federal student loans going up for 2022-2023. Also in the news: A new episode of the Smart Money podcast on yard sales and refinancing, what to do if you can’t afford car insurance, and how to find a savings account bonus. Smart Money Podcast: Fruitful Yard Sale, and […]

May 23, 2022 By Liz Weston

Q&A: This retiree’s tax preparer allowed IRS fines to accumulate for 15 years. Now what?

Dear Liz: I have a question about an unethical accountant. I am a retiree living on my investments. My accountant continually put me on extension and every October told me how much to pay. Finally, I created an account with the state tax agency and discovered I was being billed for interest, fees and penalties […]

May 23, 2022 By Liz Weston

Q&A: Reducing taxes in retirement

Dear Liz: It appears required minimum distributions will force me to take an additional $3,500 per month from my retirement funds starting in four years at age 72. This added taxable draw will greatly impact my income tax liabilities as I’m now fully retired. Are there any strategies at this time to reduce the hit? […]

May 23, 2022 By Liz Weston

Q&A: Digital is safer than paper

Dear Liz: You’ve advocated for going paperless. My preference for paper financial documentation over electronic versions is that paper provides “proof” in the event something compromises online or email reporting. What am I missing? Answer: Proof of what, exactly? That’s not a rhetorical question. If you don’t understand why you’re retaining a document, and what […]

May 20, 2022 By Liz Weston

Friday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: How to understand and reduce taxes when selling your home. Also in the news: Why you need to learn your parents’ financial plans ASAP, how debt-related stress affects body and mind, and the goods and services that have actually dropped in price this year. How to Understand and Reduce Taxes When Selling […]

May 19, 2022 By Liz Weston

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: Are reluctant home sellers too attached to their low rates? Also in the news: Are I bonds a good investment, a new episode of the Smart Money podcast on a travel nerd’s guide to Costa Rica, and the best time to buy cars, appliances, and other things that have been hard hit […]

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