Today’s top story: 5 financial tasks you should tackle by year-end. Also in the news: 5 tips to make your $75 fill-up hurt less, 5 best alternatives to traditional savings accounts, how to handle buying and selling a home at the same time. 5 Financial Tasks You Should Tackle by Year-End The end of the […]
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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: 5 great hotels to book for New Year’s with points and miles. Also in the news: Why you shouldn’t open your Roth IRA at a bank, one credit score factor to check twice during the holidays, and how much you should contribute to your FSA. 5 Great Hotels to Book for New […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Employers who chip in on your student loans. Also in the news: Six unexpected things you can find on sale on Black Friday, how to sign up for ACA health insurance for 2020, and spending tips for millennials can help anyone who would like to survive the holidays without debt. These Employers […]
5 financial tasks you should tackle by year-end
A task without a deadline is just wishful thinking. Sometimes, you can get away with procrastinating. If you never get around to alphabetizing your spices, no one’s life will change. But putting off some tasks could have a huge impact on loved ones. The close of the year is a good time to set some […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to find your financial footing after losing your job. Also in the news: A new SmartMoney podcast episode on Black Friday, apps to help with your holiday shopping, and how not to get phished when shopping online. You Lost Your Job? Here’s How to Find Your Financial Footing Bouncing back. SmartMoney […]
Q&A: How Medicare, COBRA interact
Dear Liz: You recently wrote about how Medicare coverage interacts with employer coverage. My husband will retire next year at age 65. His company has over 20 employees, so it’s considered a large company plan that won’t require him to sign up for Medicare. Is it better for him to elect family COBRA coverage for […]