Today’s top story: How to save money on health care. Also in the news: How to work from anywhere like a boss, one person’s homebuying journey in Seattle, and why employers check your credit report. How to Save Money on Health Care The three questions you need to ask. How to Work From Anywhere Like […]
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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Using your employer as a payday lender. Also in the news: One woman’s debt diary, how to get online coupons, and 10 things not to do if you win a billion dollars. Short on Cash? Use Your Employer as a ‘Payday Lender’ A much lower interest rate. Debt Diary: Feeling ‘Stretched Thin’ […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Should you pay off your mortgage before you retire? Also in the news: New UltraFICO score could boost credit access for consumers, a cheapskate’s guide to shopping for credit cards, and 7 year-end tax planning strategies for small business owners. Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Before You Retire? Or is it […]
How to save money on health care
Americans on average spend more on health care than they do on groceries, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest Consumer Expenditure Survey. Saving money on medical care is a lot tougher than saving money on food, however. Two big culprits: opaque pricing and ever-changing insurance company rules about what’s covered and what’s not. […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How today’s low taxes can nurture your nest egg. Also in the news: 4 questions to ask before you DIY, how a single mom masterminded a $700K swing from debt to savings, and how the new UltraFICO credit score will work. How Today’s Low Taxes Can Nurture Your Nest Egg New tax […]
Q&A: Small firms have special Medicare Part B rules
Dear Liz: You recently answered a question about whether someone 65 or older with employer-provided health insurance needs to sign up for Medicare Part B, which covers doctors’ visits and requires paying premiums. Your answer was correct for an employee of a large employer. If the employer has 20 or more employees on a typical […]