The best personal finance advice is tailored to your individual situation. That said, a few rules of thumb can cut through the confusion that often surrounds money decisions and help you build a solid financial foundation. In my latest for the Associated Press, guidelines for saving, borrowing, spending and protecting your money culled from nearly […]
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Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Cash back, miles, or…wine? Credit card rewards are evolving. Also in the news: A new episode of the Smart Money podcast on why you should question your bills and how to make the most of a raise, Medicare’s telehealth experiment could be here to stay, and the best way to ask for […]
Q&A: Understanding the gift tax
Dear Liz: I am 83 and have always been employed and a regular saver. I find myself in the unusual position of having amassed a considerable estate and, barring a financial or medical catastrophe, probably having more assets than I will use in my lifetime. Of course these assets will pass to my wife or […]
Q&A: Here’s why you have many different credit scores
Dear Liz: Have you ever covered the fact that the credit score that a person receives from the reporting agencies is entirely different from the one provided to lenders? The difference I discovered was 819 vs. 710. I’m a retired lawyer who represented investors in securities arbitration for 20 years, so not easily shocked or […]
Friday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Medicare’s telehealth experiment could be here to stay. Also in the news: 4 best practices to simplify your small business, how Omicron could impact your travel, and 7 things to buy early this holiday season. Medicare’s Telehealth Experiment Could Be Here to Stay An astronomical increase in telehealth visits by Medicare beneficiaries […]
Thursday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to maximize your health span. Also in the news: Home affordability for first-time buyers, 6 steps to higher net worth, and how to avoid a tax bomb when selling your home. How to Maximize Your ‘Health Span’ We’re living longer on average, but the number of years we’re healthy hasn’t kept […]