Today’s top story: How to extend your (working) life. Also in the news: Renaming your budget, growing your garden with only a little green, and why you should check your investment portfolio once a month. How to Extend Your (Working) Life Preparing to work past retirement age. If ‘Budget’ Sounds Like a Bummer, Try Renaming […]
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How to extend your (working) life
Many people plan to work past normal retirement age, by choice or necessity. But most aren’t taking the steps that could increase the odds they’ll be able to do so. When asked what they’re doing to ensure they can continue working past 65, fewer than half of employees polled in the 2019 Transamerica Retirement Survey […]
Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to get your credit disaster-ready. Also in the news: Watch your credit card rewards pile up with these 5 tips, comparing your 401(k) to the average, and what to know about buy now, pay later online loans. How to Get Your Credit Disaster-Ready Be financially secure when disaster strikes. Watch Your […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: What you need to know about student loan deferment. Also in the news: How to pass a smog test, exposing your data for better credit, and the best rewards credit cards of 2019. Student Loan Deferment: What It Is and Who May Benefit Putting your payments on hold. How to Pass a […]
Q&A: Consult a pro when planning elder care
Dear Liz: My parents and I are discussing the best ways to protect their assets if one of them must live in a nursing home. Their home is paid off, and we were wondering if adding my name on the deed will secure the home from a mandatory sale for caregiving expenses. Please note, I […]
Q&A: How to make retirement saving a priority
Dear Liz: One thing I like about saving for retirement with an IRA is that I can wait until April 15 of the following year and then just contribute a lump sum for whatever I can afford to put in that year. Is there anything similar with 401(k)? Or do I have to have the […]