Today’s top story: 3 international travel ideas for your summer trips. Also in the news: How to get free money for your business, savings tips for every level, and how to qualify for an FHA mortgage even with student debt. 3 International Travel Ideas for Your Summer Trip Not all international destinations are easy to […]
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How to harness your HSA’s superpowers
If you have a high-deductible health insurance plan, a health savings account can help you pay your medical bills. But HSAs have hidden superpowers that make them a great way for some people to create a tax-free pot of money for retirement or other long-term goals. In the right circumstances, you can even use an […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: You could be getting more from your employer benefits. Also in the news: Paying attention when paying your bills, Medicare and mental health services, and 4 neobanks that show up for their communities. You Could Be Getting More From Your Employer Benefits Health insurance, paid leave and retirement should be the baseline, […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Are cash offers better for home sellers? Also in the news: A new episode of the Smart Money podcast on savings tips and the Child Tax Credit, 4 smart insurance moves for hurricane season, and how to find unclaimed money that’s owed to you. Are Cash Offers Better for Sellers? An all-cash […]
Q&A: Account closure and credit scores
Dear Liz: My mother is very focused on her credit score, which is consistently excellent. I found out that she recently called her bank and asked it to lower her credit limit on one of her long-held credit cards from $32,000 to $5,000. She uses the card only to charge infrequent, small amounts and always […]
Q&A: Dad didn’t trust banks. How to handle the hoard he left behind
Dear Liz: My father was eccentric and given to conspiracy theories. He didn’t trust banks or the stock market and invested the bulk of his money in gold coins and bars. We are talking millions of dollars at current gold prices. My parents set up a living trust, so when my mother dies, I am […]