Get smart with your money
Raise your hand if you’ve ever tried to build an emergency fund, then gave up after an unexpected expense drained away everything you managed to save. If that’s you, then you’re likely part of the 47% of Americans who recently told the Federal Reserve that they wouldn’t be able to pay an unexpected $400 expense […]
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Today’s top story: Clever strategies to fund your child’s college education. Also in the news: How to choose a qualified credit counselor, how the wage gap for women turns into a retirement gap, and how to protect yourself from ATM fraud. 3 Clever Strategies to Fund Your Child’s College Education Thinking outside the box. 3 […]
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Today’s top story: Smart things to do with your tax refund. Also in the news: New options for payday loan borrowers, how to build an emergency fund on a low income, and how to decide when to claim Social Security. Smart Things To Do With Your Tax Refund Putting your refund to good use. A […]
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Dear Liz: My wife and I both had excellent credit scores. Now mine are in the dump. I co-signed for a friend’s daughter’s school loan 10 years ago. I know now this was a bad mistake. I guaranteed $25,000. Now two things have happened: The daughter quit paying the loan and the friendship took a […]
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Dear Liz: I have some investments at a financial investment firm. My advisor said that because I am 62, I can transfer money from my 401(k) at my job into my account with his firm. He says he can do better with the amount I currently have in the 401(k). Of course I will continue […]
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Dear Liz: My husband is disabled from a stroke and is on Social Security disability. I am 65 and nearing retirement. I keep seeing Social Security rules about “family maximums.” Does this mean that I won’t get my full retirement amount if, between his SSDI and my retirement, we exceed the family maximum? Or will […]
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Today’s top story: Ranking the cheapest cars to insure. Also in the news: Why you need to have a will, the financial perks of downsizing, and how much money you need to save monthly to reach your retirement goal. Ranking the Cheapest Cars to Insure Being a smart shopper. Prince Had No Will, Reports Say […]
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Today’s top story: How $250 can keep families off welfare. Also in the news:A new tool to manage your student loans, what Prince can teach you about personal finance, and how to declutter after tax season. $250 Can Keep Families Off Welfare, Study Finds Even a small savings can have a big impact. White House […]
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Today’s top story: How to earn more interest on your money. Also in the news: When and how to appeal a financial aid award, what you need to know about estate planning, and how keeping your finances simple can ensure you staying on top of them. 4 Ways to Earn More Interest on Your Money […]
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First-time homebuyer Teresa Hair had owned her house less than two months when water started bubbling up through the guest bedroom floor. “The whole floor was just covered,” says Hair, a 34-year-old attorney who lives in St. Petersburg, Florida. “I pulled up all the laminate flooring and there was an inch of water.” Finding and […]
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