Dear Liz: For more than four years my husband has had to take a required minimum distribution from his 457 deferred compensation plan. We have always chosen when to do that, knowing that it has to be done by Dec. 31. This year we processed the distribution on Dec. 28 to take advantage of stock […]
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Today’s top story: How to budget for a family trip to Disney. Also in the news: How to cancel an extended car warranty, investment strategies for 2019, and 5 credit card trends to watch in 2019. How to Budget for a Family Trip to Disney Saving money for the Mouse. How to Cancel an Extended […]
Thursday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Furloughed workers face potential damage to their credit scores. Also in the news: A bill could expand the financial literacy of students, 8 budget types for businesses, and 6 practical ways to pay off credit card debt. A big problem looms for furloughed workers — preventing damage to their credit scores Another […]
Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to stay afloat financially in a federal shutdown. Also in the news: 5 things not to say when you’re buying a car, how to sleep for free (or nearly free) when traveling, and the average kid’s allowance rose faster than American workers’ salaries in 2018. How to Stay Afloat Financially in […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: NerdWallet’s best credit card tips for January 2019. Also in the news: What the government shutdown means for home loans, 5 reasons credit cards rule for family vacations, and why you should ask your student loan servicer to ungroup your loans. NerdWallet’s Best Credit Card Tips for January 2019 New year, new […]
3 money tasks you need to do right now
Most financial to-do lists focus on what you need to get done by Dec. 31, but there’s also a brief window early in the new year to save yourself some significant cash. In my latest for the Associated Press, three tasks to consider doing now.