Today’s top story: Don’t let puppy love blind you to the expenses of a dog. Also in the news: The pros and cons of timeshares, 9 unsung ways to earn airline miles for free, and every expense you can expect with a first-time home purchase. Don’t Let Puppy Love Blind You to the Expense of […]
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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: What 3 Big Brother winners did with their $500K payday. Also in the news: Financial wisdom for young adults, 3 ways to avoid a bad student loan, and when to hire a mortgage broker. What 3 ‘Big Brother’ Winners Did After Their $500K Payday What happened when the cameras were turned off. […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: 3 questions to help grow your retirement savings. Also in the news: 7 annoying international travel fees you can shrink or skip, why waiting to file bankruptcy can hurt you, and 7 ways to retire without Social Security. 3 Questions to Help Grow Your Retirement Savings Evaluating your current position. 7 Annoying […]
How to be a happy timeshare owner
Many people are desperate to shed their timeshares. That provides bargains for timeshare enthusiasts like Angie and Mike McCaffery of Los Angeles. The retired couple has paid as little as 50 cents for “used” timeshares. They’ve parlayed their timeshare weeks at four mainland U.S. resorts into affordable stays in England, Spain, Costa Rica, Hawaii, Mexico […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Small financial mistakes that could cost you big. Also in the news: Are certificates of deposit worth it right now, saving on vacations through Costco, and how changing your wireless plan could affect your credit report. Small Financial Mistakes That Could Cost You Big What looks like a small mistake could become […]
Q&A: High earners need to watch out for Medicare surcharge
Dear Liz: When I retired at age 70, I anticipated receiving the maximum available Social Security benefit payment because I had paid in the maximum tax for my entire career. I did not anticipate the heavy hit my spouse and I would take in monthly income-adjusted Medicare “premiums.” (I say “tax” is a more appropriate […]