Today’s top story: Why you should stop waiting to sell your home. Also in the news: How to find a Black financial advisor, sharing renters insurance with a roommate, and why you need to start claiming crypto on your taxes. Why You Should Stop Waiting to Sell Your Home Now maybe a good time to […]
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Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: 5 IRA mistakes you may be making. Also in the news: 8 reasons why an RV is your spring break best friend, the Black homeownership gap, and how to keep your expiring travel reward points. 5 IRA Mistakes You May Be Making It’s OK. We all make mistakes. But here’s how to […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: The latest trends in home renovations and how to pay for them. Also in the news: 4 tips for starting or restarting a business in tough times, student loan forgiveness scams, and key 2021 financial deadlines to add to your calendar. The latest trends in home renovations—and how to pay for them […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to get the most home insurance help after a winter storm. Also in the news: A new episode of the Smart Money podcast on filing your taxes early and tapping into your home equity, 8 ways to take your credit card rewards to the next level in 2021, and how to […]
Q&A: Don’t rush to start collecting Social Security
Dear Liz: Having read your advice on Social Security numerous times, I’m having a heck of a time encouraging a friend who reached full retirement age last year to start collecting her benefits. She said her Social Security isn’t enough to live on and she needs to work two more years before collecting. She said […]
Q&A: How much debt can you afford to pay each month? Put it in perspective
Dear Liz: I’m paying down credit card debts. At what ratio of debt to income would you consider my personal finances healthy? Answer: The healthiest level of credit card debt is none. Credit card interest rates tend to be high and variable, which makes this kind of debt toxic to your financial health. Congratulations for […]