Dear Liz: I’d like to share with other parents how my husband and I paid for college for our two daughters. We had three rules. 1. If an out-of-state or private college was chosen, then they would be required to pay us back the difference compared to an in-state public school. They both did opt […]
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Q&A: Medicare Part B allows an eight-month grace period
Dear Liz: I have a question after reading your column about avoiding costly Medicare mistakes. My husband and I have both reached 65 this past year. We both signed up for Medicare Part A hospital coverage, which is free. I retired two years ago, but am covered by my husband’s employer’s health insurance. I’m now […]
Q&A: When to keep a mortgage into retirement years and reasons you might want to pay it off
Dear Liz: My husband and I have no debt other than the mortgage on our home. My husband will retire in three years while I will continue to work. (I will have to pay for healthcare at that time, as I currently receive my benefits through his employer.) My husband insists that we pay our […]
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Today’s top story: How to keep investing when the stock market trembles. Also in the news: What to buy (and skip) on Black Friday, financial companies are hiding complaints, and how age affects your credit score. When the Stock Market Trembles, Fight Your Fear and Keep Investing Keep calm and invest on. What to Buy […]
Thursday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to pay for college when you haven’t saved enough. Also in the news: Credit card payments evolve beyond mobile wallets, how one woman paid off $50,00 in credit card debt in six years, and taxes are due on Monday if you filed an extension. How to Pay for College When You […]
Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to know if paying for money advice is paying off. Also in the news: 5 inconvenient truths about real estate agents, the 10 fastest-growing metro areas, and Millennials are loading up on personal loans. How to Know If Paying for Money Advice Is Paying Off Calculating your return on investment. 5 […]