Dear Liz: Recently you included a letter from a retired person who was amused by the suggestion that early retirees may have to go abroad to find affordable healthcare. I was horrified by that letter and shared your article with several friends. Something is deeply wrong when a nation offers citizens who have contributed to […]
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Q&A: Beware of ‘junk’ medical insurance
Dear Liz: In response to your response to the retired couple about healthcare costs. I wish everyone else could be informed about this. Healthcare costs in the individual market before the ACA were anything but affordable. I had to quit my job because my husband got ill in 2000. I was healthy and was paying […]
Friday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Student loan interest rates go up July 1st. Also in the news: Chase rolls out an all-mobile banking app, 5 ways your friendships can blossom on a budget, and how to make living with your parents pay off. Student Loan Interest Rates Go Up July 1 Prepare for an increase. Chase Rolls […]
Thursday’s need-to-know money news
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 […]
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 […]