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 […]
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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 […]
Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: 6 ways to save money on holiday travel. Also in the news: How to prepare for a natural disaster during your vacation, letting the “out-the-door” price drive your next car negotiations, and the best way to give money without giving cash. 6 Ways to Save Money on Holiday Travel Leverage the perks […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Omicron, travel bans and how they could impact your travel. Also in the news: What to buy (and skip) in December, how diversification can help manage crypto risks, and how to sustain generosity beyond the holidays. Omicron, Travel Bans and How They Could Impact Your Trip As countries rush to impose travel […]