Get smart with your money
Today’s top story: 12 African-American financial gurus to follow in 2018. Also in the news: 3 ways to screw up your investment portfolio, the fee for U.S. Passports is increasing, and watching out for fake car deals this Presidents’ Day Weekend. 12 African-American Financial Gurus to Follow in 2018 Learning from the pros. 3 Ways […]
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Today’s top story: Know how and when to thaw your credit. Also in the news: How to find lost 401(k) cash and other unclaimed money, why you should listen to money podcasts, and serious financial mistakes to avoid when getting engaged. Don’t Be Frozen Out — Know How and When to Thaw Your Credit Credit […]
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Today’s top story: Will your relationship last? Depends on your investment. Also in the news: How 12 Olympians pinched pennies to chase gold, your guide to buying life insurance on someone else, and the financial benefit of skipping Valentine’s Day. Will Your Relationship Last? Depends on Your Investment Putting in the time and effort. How […]
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People who aren’t rich or famous typically don’t have prenuptial agreements, which are legal documents detailing who gets what in a divorce. Even ordinary folks without prenups, though, should think about how to protect their money if something goes wrong. Planning for divorce may be cynical, but it’s also smart, San Diego certified financial planner […]
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Today’s top story: Are these 5 things worth credit card debt? Also in the news: What Millennials should consider about life insurance, 5 gas-saving “tips” that don’t work, and what to tell high schoolers about money. Are These 5 Things Worth Credit Card Debt? Paying off your wedding on your 20th anniversary. Life Insurance and […]
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Today’s top story: 4 blunders to avoid when doing your own taxes. Also in the news: What to do if your W-2 is missing, 6 key investing concepts, and why there’s no such thing as a dumb question when it comes to money. Doing Your Own Taxes? Pros Say Avoid These 4 Blunders Getting it […]
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Dear Liz: I am 85 and my wife is 76. We have a house free of mortgage worth about $1 million. We have market investments above $4 million and life insurance of $1 million. We do not have a trust, just a will. Our financial advisor says that we do not need a trust because […]
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Dear Liz: I am trying to raise my credit scores, which are very low. I have one negative mark on my account from a paid collection and I just got my first secured credit card. I have a bit of extra money right now and I’m wondering what’s the best way to use it to […]
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Today’s top story: 2018 US Olympians open up about their money struggles. Also in the news: Tax forms to know about before filing your return, how to keep your tax preparer from hating you, and 10 cities where taxpayers receive the fattest refund checks. 2018 US Olympians Open Up About Money Struggles Star athletes paid […]
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Today’s top story: Why many consumers still #BankBlack. Also in the news: 3 reasons to choose a credit card over debit, how and why to use the Equifax free credit lock app, and how to review and dispute the salary data Equifax collects on you. Here’s Why Many Still #BankBlack, Despite Fewer Options Providing needed […]
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