he most important thing you can say to a new hire may well be: “Have you signed up for the 401(k) yet?” An astounding 3 out of 10 workers don’t know whether their employers offer retirement plans, according to a survey by research firm Morning Consult for the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards. “That […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]