Dear Liz: My brother passed away three years ago leaving no will. All of his bills have been paid. I am unable to transfer his stocks and retirement account to my name. I have repeatedly checked the unclaimed properties list to no avail. No probate was required because the estate was too small. Will you please […]
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Q&A: Lump sum or monthly payout?
Dear Liz: I need advice on choosing between a lump sum retirement benefit and a monthly payout till death (with a cost of living adjustment). The monthly payout option also includes health insurance benefits but the lump sum option does not. Answer: It’s hard to imagine a better option than a guaranteed, inflation-adjusted stream of income for […]
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Today’s top story: Care about your credit score? Get strategic with card limits. Also in the news: Buy now, pay later traps, and what to know about bitcoin as it approaches $70,000. Care About Your Credit Score? Get Strategic With Card Limits Actively managing how much of your credit limits you are using can make […]