Today’s top story: Student loan pause extended again. Also in the news: Booking rental cars in advance vs last minute, how to account for inflation in your 2022 travel budget, and how to split rent when some rooms are better than others. Student Loan Pause Extended Again — Is There an End Game? Federal student […]
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Today’s top story: Spring-clean your finances with some automation. Also in the news: How millennials can take their money to the next level, the latest scams targeting taxpayers, and which airline has the best rewards. Spring-clean finances with some automation Consider these strategies from financial experts. Millennial Money: Take your money to the next level […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Tips for appealing s denied health insurance claim. Also in the news: A new episode of the Smart Money podcast on pet insurance and tax refunds, learning about your money in small steps, and big expenses you could face in retirement. Tips for Appealing a Denied Health Insurance Claim You have some […]
Q&A: How to figure your capital gains tax bite so the IRS doesn’t zap you
Dear Liz: We had big capital gains this year, and we owe taxes plus a penalty for not paying estimated taxes. Is there a way to plan ahead for taxes since every year is different regarding gains or losses? I know one option is to just pay estimated taxes quarterly based on the previous year’s […]
Q&A: When institutions won’t go paperless
Dear Liz: I have for years insisted on being paperless, not only for credit card statements and utility bills but also for tax documents such as the 1099-INT and 1099-DIV. My problem is that I receive income from two lifetime annuities and those of course generate 1099-R forms each year, which are mailed to me. […]
Q&A: Sorting out trust confusion
Dear Liz: In a recent column you wrote of bypass trusts that “for many people this estate planning tool has outlived its usefulness.” In California, a trust avoids probate. Isn’t avoiding probate a reason to continue with a trust? Answer: What you’re referring to is a living trust — a revocable (which means changeable) trust […]