Today’s top story: Why you should name a ‘trusted contact.’ Also in the news: How to pay off your car lease, and how COVID grants, relief programs impact 2021 business taxes. Why You (and I) Should Name a ‘Trusted Contact’ Helping your brokerage, bank or insurer connect with someone who knows what’s going on in your life […]
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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to choose a seat on a plane. Also in the news: Lock in your access to hotel refunds as travel remains iffy, and why your first credit card will likely not be a travel credit card. How to Choose a Seat on a Plane This basic component of air travel has […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How one-income couples can remain equals. Also in the news: How to get your tax refund back ASAP, 7 financial scams, bubbles, and boondoggles, and Bogleheads, baby steps and other personal financial strategies you should know. How One-Income Couples Can Remain Equals Whether you previously had financial independence or now face the […]
Why you (and I) should name a ‘trusted contact’
For the past few years, financial services companies have been bugging me to name a “trusted contact.” Banks, brokerages and insurers increasingly want to have someone to call or email in case they notice suspicious activity and can’t reach the account holder. I ignored these requests. Trusted contacts are a great idea for older people […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Mortgage Outlook in March. Also in the news: Balancing Hopes, Dreams and a Low-Paying College Major, Smart Money podcast on the tax, and how to safely tap home equity in a financial emergency. Mortgage Outlook: Rates Could Keep Climbing in March Mortgage rates are more likely to go up than go down in […]
Q&A: Worried about identity theft? Here are some things you can do
Dear Liz: Last week I received my annual mortgage interest report. The envelope was not sealed and my full Social Security number was exposed. Two days later, I received an e-mail from PayPal for a purchase made online in my name with a different address. What do I need to do to protect myself from identity […]