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August 9, 2021 By Liz Weston

Monday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: What to do if your home insurer won’t renew your policy. Also in the news: A new episode of the SmartMoney podcast on job scams and maxing out a Roth IRA, how to hand mixed-income friendships, and student loan payments come back for real Feb. 1st. What to Do If Your Home […]

August 9, 2021 By Liz Weston

Q&A: Who inherits when estranged spouse dies?

Dear Liz: I lost my husband a year ago. We had been married since 1997 but separated 10 years ago. Does the house belong to me or my 22-year-old son? Also, how do I find out if he had life insurance without being charged a lot? His girlfriend said he did. Answer: The two most […]

August 9, 2021 By Liz Weston

Q&A: Here’s a retirement dilemma: Pay off the house first or refinance?

Dear Liz: My husband and I are retired, with enough income from our pensions and Social Security to cover our modest needs, plus additional money in retirement accounts. We have owned our home for 35 years but refinanced several times and still have 15 years to go on a 20-year mortgage. With rates so low, […]

August 5, 2021 By Liz Weston

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

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 […]

August 4, 2021 By Liz Weston

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 […]

August 4, 2021 By Liz Weston

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.

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