Today’s top story: Are 4-day workweeks and flexible hours the future of full-time? Also in the news: A new episode of the Smart Money podcast on home affordability trends in the United States and abroad, what to do if you can’t out-budget inflation, and how to set your own prices for Amazon Prime Day. Are […]
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Q&A: How to walk away from timeshare maintenance fees
Dear Liz: We have owned a timeshare since 2007. It’s paid in full. We are not using it anymore and would like to stop paying the annual maintenance fees. Help! Selling or giving it away is not easy. Should we just stop paying the maintenance fees? At 71, how bad could the impact be? Answer: […]
Q&A: Credit rating after mortgage payoff
Dear Liz: We are recently retired and will own our home free and clear in about six months. Will not having regular mortgage payments dent our credit ratings? If so, what can be done as a good substitute? Answer: Your credit scores may dip after you pay off your mortgage, particularly if you don’t have […]
Q&A: Credit freezes
Dear Liz: You recently suggested a credit freeze. I agree that’s a good idea, and probably the only good way, to try to protect your credit. But I’ve tried to periodically unfreeze my credit reports and that rarely goes well. The banks won’t tell you which credit bureau or bureaus they use to check your […]
Thursday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: 3 lessons I wish I’d learned sooner about booking travel. Also in the news: A scrap of hope for distressed home buyers, is buying a car a two-person job, and the best Amazon Prime benefits you don’t know about. 3 Lessons I Wish I’d Learned Sooner About Booking Travel Here are three […]
Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Are 0% interest student loans better than forgiveness? Also in the news: The worst hidden travel fees and how to avoid them, 5 reasons why you haven’t switched banks, and the best app for splitting the check. Are 0% Interest Student Loans Better Than $10K Cancellation? Cancellation is the most popular proposal […]