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Today’s top story: Americans and their 401(k) savings. Also in then news: How to make taxes easier with your smartphone, what you should know about long-term care insurance, and what to do if your teen is destined for bad credit. Good News and Bad News for Americans’ 401(k) Savings Get your hand out of the […]
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Today’s top story: When it’s time to look for a new bank. Also in the news: Personal finance questions you need to answer, how to upgrade your financial life, and ten ways to have a financially happy marriage. 6 Signs It May Be Time to Switch Banks Time for a new relationship? 8 Personal Finance […]
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Today’s top story: Why treating your household like a business could help your budget. Also in the news: The money moves you need to make right now, why it’s going to get tougher to get a student loan, and how to take advantage of the home office deduction. How to Manage Your Household Budget Like […]
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Dear Liz: I am 30 and have two sisters, ages 31 and 27. My wife and I both have good jobs that allow us to live comfortably and save for retirement. My sisters, on the other hand, have severe money problems. My older sister works a low-paying retail job. She is unable to save and […]
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Dear Liz: My ex-wife and I are about to start the financial aid process for our eldest child, who goes to college in the fall. My ex happens to have a higher income than me, and has asked me if I’d be willing to have different aid scenarios calculated based on our different incomes and […]
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Dear Liz: You recently explained the insurance limits for brokerage accounts covered by the Securities Investor Protection Corp. I recently retired from the brokerage industry and wanted to add that many firms have additional insurance coverage beyond the SIPC limits. Answer: Good point. Brokerages often purchase additional coverage from private insurers on top of what’s […]
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Today’s top story: Credit report red flags that only your lender can see. Also in the news: What to do when you receive a windfall, how financial literacy can help fight domestic violence, and important tax info for freelancers. 4 Credit Report Red Flags You Don’t See – But Your Lender Does Secret warning signs […]
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Is anyone else drowning in paperwork? I try to “prevent, prune and process,” but paper has a way of multiplying on its own. Here’s my game plan for reducing paper clutter: Prevent. I’ve signed up for the Direct Marketing Association’s opt out list to reduce junk mail and I use Catalog Choice to cut down […]
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Today’s top story: How a secret email address could protect you from identity theft. Also in the news: How to beat the banks, how to raise money-savvy kids, and 21 great personal finance tips. The Simple Email Trick That Could Protect Your Identity The benefits of a secret email address. Where the Banks Earn, You […]
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Today’s top story: How to boost your emergency fund. Also in the news: What you need to worry about for retirement besides money, why you should worry about medical identity theft, and deciding when it’s time to dump your credit card. 11 Ways to Boost Your Emergency Fund How to prepare for unexpected expenses. 5 […]
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