Dear Liz: Not a question, but a tip for your readers. I bought a plug-in hybrid in 2018. I couldn’t take advantage of the $7,500 federal tax credit because my income was too low to pay much in federal taxes. So I converted $30,000 of my IRA to a Roth IRA, which added that money […]
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Friday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Haven’t filed a tax return lately? You can still get a refund. Also in the news: The ultimate travel tip for couples, a new tax form that may help simplify filing for seniors, and what Trump’s budget plan would mean for you student loan debt. Haven’t Filed a Tax Return Lately? You […]
Thursday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to navigate your most dangerous decade. Also in the news: 5 questions to ask before you share a credit card, how to use your tax refund to polish your credit, and how to save on your cell phone bill without a family plan. How to Navigate Your Most Dangerous Decade Your […]
How to navigate your most dangerous decade
Losing a job is almost always traumatic. In your 50s, job loss can be devastating — and devastatingly common. More than half the workers who entered their 50s with stable, full-time jobs were laid off or pushed out at least once by age 65, according to an analysis of employment data from 1990 to 2016 […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Be your financial Valentine. Also in the news: 44% of adults admit to keeping money secrets from a partner, most consumers have already broken their resolutions, and how to reset your finances after a breakup. Be Your Financial Valentine The best gifts you can give yourself. 44% of adults admit to keeping […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Should your student loans and your spouse’s get hitched? Also in the news: Investing vs paying student loans, the blunt truth about medical expenses, marijuana, and your tax returns, and how to figure out your finances when you’re single. Should Your Student Loans and Your Spouse’s Get Hitched? A look at the […]