Today’s top story: How a travel agent can help your COVID-Era travel plans. Also in the news: A beginner’s guide to travel insurance, possible relief for private student loan borrowers and what’s causing the GameStop stock frenzy. How a Travel Agent Can Help Your COVID-Era Travel Plans Travel agents can help you navigate coronavirus-related restrictions […]
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Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to retire rich without following a budget. Also in the news: a new episode of the Smart Money podcast on how to buy a house in 2021, a look at President Biden’s housing plans, and how much a divorce will cost you. You’ll Never Follow a Budget. Here’s How to Retire […]
The tax credit fix many can’t afford to miss
Families battered by the pandemic recession soon may discover that the tax refunds they’re counting on are dramatically smaller — or that they actually owe income tax. Congress offered a partial solution, but the fix hasn’t been widely publicized, consumer advocates say. Refunds are crucial to many lower- and moderate-income households, which use the money […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: A guide to PPP loan forgiveness. Also in the news: High car insurance rates could be because of bad credit, 4 signs your about to get a tax surprise, and how to budget when you hate to budget. A Guide to PPP Loan Forgiveness High Car Insurance Rates? Bad Credit May Be […]
Q&A: Survivor vs. retirement benefits
Dear Liz: I was 21 and my husband was 69 when we got married. He died in 1992 after 13 years of marriage. Our young son and I received survivor benefits for years. I got remarried in 2000 and divorced in 2008. When I reach my full retirement age of 66 years and 8 months, […]
Q&A: Should you pay down debt with extra cash? It may not be the best plan during a pandemic
Dear Liz: I’m a teacher on an income-based repayment plan for my federal student loans. I don’t qualify for any loan forgiveness programs for teachers because I teach in an affluent area. Right now, interest and payments on federal education loans have been suspended because of the pandemic. I’m trying to decide what to do […]