Dear Liz: How do I remove inquiries from multiple auto lenders? One of the dealerships pulled my credit at least eight times over a two-day period. I thought this could only be done while the customer is physically at the car lot. Answer: Dealerships aren’t supposed to check your credit without your permission, and they […]
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Q&A: DIY estate planning is unwise
Dear Liz: Please tell us about some estate planning tools that many might be able to use for themselves without incurring attorney fees and probate costs, such as naming payment-on-death beneficiaries at financial institutions and using real estate deeds with transfer-on-death provisions. Answer: There are a number of ways that people can avoid probate, which […]
Q&A: How Social Security child benefits work
Dear Liz: I am drawing Social Security and my daughter just turned 18. Will she lose her Social Security and can I claim my wife in her place? Answer: Child benefits, which is what your daughter receives, are designed to help the dependent minor children of Social Security recipients who are retired, disabled or deceased. […]
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Today’s top story: How to get what you want at your next job. Also in the news: Some travelers could benefit from a Spirit-Frontier merger, the most romantic money moves you can make, and how to lock in Amazon Prime at the old rate. How to Get What You Want at Your Next Job Tips […]
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Today’s top story: Should you get travel insurance for your spring break trip? Also in the news: Credit cards charge ahead with rewards for driving electric, what you need to know about multicurrency accounts, and 4 ways to save on bachelor and bachelorette parties. Should You Get Travel Insurance for Your Spring Break Trip? Check […]