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May 12, 2025 By Liz Weston Leave a Comment

Q&A: Should I borrow to boost my credit scores?

Dear Liz: I’m one of the beneficiaries named in my late relative’s will, and plan to use the money to buy a new car. Should I pay cash up front and avoid the interest charges on a loan, or set up monthly payments to help enhance my credit score (currently just under 800)? Answer: A […]

May 12, 2025 By Liz Weston Leave a Comment

Q&A: Time to move, but what about the capital gains?

Dear Liz: My husband and I built a home on a hillside over 30 years ago in a desirable neighborhood with a beautiful view. We thought it would be our retirement home, but life had different plans. Now seniors, dealing with age, stairs and progressive health issues, we have been advised that selling and moving […]

May 4, 2025 By Liz Weston Leave a Comment

Q&A: Bankruptcy may be best option for indebted widow

Dear Liz: I am an 82-year-old widow with a disabled daughter in a desperate financial situation. Payments on my credit cards and a personal loan eat up half the income I get from Social Security, my late husband’s pension and my IRA. My total debt is over $100,000 and my only assets are a car […]

May 4, 2025 By Liz Weston 2 Comments

Q&A: Required withdrawals could change Social Security taxation

Dear Liz: Is it true that when you start your required minimum distributions from 401(k) and 403(b) plans, you give up your monthly Social Security payment? I plan to start RMDs next year at age 71 thinking I will get less money for more years. Answer: Your withdrawals from retirement plans won’t reduce your Social […]

May 4, 2025 By Liz Weston 1 Comment

Q&A: Future mate hasn’t filed tax returns. Am I liable?

Dear Liz: I’m engaged to someone who just confessed that they have not filed tax returns for the last several years. How do we fix this? If they owe a lot of money, could the IRS come after me if we’re married? Answer: Technically, debts incurred before marriage are considered separate. But there are many […]

April 28, 2025 By Liz Weston

Q&A: Financial institutions reject powers of attorney

Dear Liz: I read your column about the parent who unexpectedly had to take over for their incapacitated son. You suggested every adult have a power of attorney and healthcare proxy. Excellent advice! However, as I discovered in dealing with my father’s illness and estate, these general documents are not always recognized by the very […]

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