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July 1, 2019 By Liz Weston

Monday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: 3 sites to help aging parents organize vital details. Also in the news: How much you’ll really pay for that student loan, financial records to keep in your “go bag”, and online games that encourage savings. 3 Sites to Help Aging Parents Organize Vital Details Keeping important documents straight and accessible. How […]

July 1, 2019 By Liz Weston

Q&A:Ready to retire? If you’ve saved 8 times your salary by age 60, maybe

Dear Liz: I keep reading about how much money one should have saved at various ages to comfortably retire. These are usually a multiple of your annual salary. Do these projected amounts factor in whether you are single or married with a single income? Or if you still have a mortgage? What about having to […]

July 1, 2019 By Liz Weston

Q&A: About the ex’s Social Security

Dear Liz: I’ve been divorced since 2004. My ex received half of all my pension funds and lives off that and his Social Security. I have not yet drawn Social Security, but I am retired. Am I eligible to receive part of his Social Security? How does that work? Answer: Yes, if your marriage lasted […]

June 28, 2019 By Liz Weston

Friday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: What first-time home buyers should know about fixer-uppers. Also in the news: Tips – and warnings – for growing your own cannabis biz, how to figure out if that personal finance advice is nonsense, and why Americans are losing sleep over money. What First-Time Home Buyers Should Know About Fixer-Uppers Beware of […]

June 27, 2019 By Liz Weston

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: TransferWise launches traveler and immigrant-friendly debit card. Also in the news: How to get free baby stuff, dodging dealership dread with online used car sellers, and how to protect your money in a divorce. TransferWise Launches Traveler- and Immigrant-Friendly Debit Card No foreign transaction fees. How to Get Free Baby Stuff: Diapers, […]

June 26, 2019 By Liz Weston

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: Beyond Airbnb: Your guide to peer-to-peer travel platforms. Also in the news: 5 reasons to get the Orbitz rewards Visa credit card, the Roth IRA 5-Year rule, and 5 money strategies for military deployments. Beyond Airbnb: Your Guide to Peer-to-Peer Travel Platforms Thinking beyond hotels. 5 Reasons to Get the Orbitz Rewards […]

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