Today’s top story: Should you pack your COVID-19 vaccine card for your next trip? Also in the news: A Travel Nerd on Basic Economy, 4 cash-raising pitfalls, and what to do if you haven’t received your child tax credit. Should You Pack Your COVID-19 Vaccine Card for Your Next Trip? Travelers likely won’t need to […]
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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: 7 ways to manage Medicare drug costs. Also in the news: Prep for hiring your first employee with these 6 steps, how to have a retirement worth saving for, and how to buy and sell a house at the same time. 7 Ways to Manage Medicare Drug Costs Medicare beneficiaries with pricey […]
4 cash-raising pitfalls (and better options)
If you’ve got more bills than money, the usual advice is to trim expenses and find additional income. But some ways of raising cash can be a lot more expensive than others. In my latest for the Associated Press, four that should be avoided, if possible, and what to consider instead.
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: What 6 money pros wish they’d known about credit cards. Also in the news: A new episode of the Smart Money podcast with Michelle Singletary, 3 ways to thrive with teenage workers in a tight job market, and when it can be a good idea to co-sign for your young adult. What […]
Q&A: Lowering credit limits
Dear Liz: You recently answered a question about a woman who asked her credit card issuer to lower her credit limits. While it’s true that lowering your credit limit on a card can have a negative effect on your credit scores, it may be needed to leave credit room for new cards, as your total […]
Q&A: Should you sell a house or let heirs deal with it? The taxes shake out differently
Dear Liz: My mother, who will be 101 later this year, is leaving me real estate in her trust. The value of it is $4.5 million. She has other assets that will put her estate over $5 million when she passes. I currently have an offer from someone who wants to buy the real estate. […]