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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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. […]
Thursday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How digital estate planning can protect your online life. Also in the news: How to afford the summer of your dreams by building a budget, child tax credits start hitting US families’ bank accounts, and why you should negotiate your real estate agent’s commission in a hot market. How Digital Estate Planning […]
Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: 7 changes to make when planning COVID-era travel. Also in the news: How to travel cheap(er) for a wedding, child tax credit payments go out July 15th, and how color can affect your car’s resale value. 7 Changes to Make When Planning COVID-era Travel Because travel demand is back up, you might […]