Today’s top story: Shady industry finds new ways to charge student borrowers. Also in the news: A guide to garage door installation costs, athleisure vacations, and how to split the bill when eating out with friends. Shady Industry Finds New Way to Charge Student Borrowers A new company is offering loans to cover fees. A […]
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Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: A credit check-up for new grads. Also in the news: How couples can marry clashing investment styles, how your credit history can impact your life insurance rate, and ten steps to writing a will. New Grads, Unlock Your Future With a Credit Check-Up Your new world requires good credit. How Couples Can […]
3 money tasks you shouldn’t tackle on your own
No one cares as much about your money as you do, but never asking for help can be dangerous — and expensive. In a previous column, I detailed the hazards of trying to do your own estate plan and how problems often aren’t apparent until it’s too late to fix them. The following financial tasks […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: 6 college money lessons you didn’t learn in high school. Also in the news: Affordable ways to refresh your home, 5 ways not to blow a financial windfall, and the high financial cost of being gay. 6 College-Money Lessons You Didn’t Learn in High School Lessons to take with you on campus. […]
Q&A: When a Social Security spousal benefit goof is suspected
Dear Liz: A family member recently lost her spouse. His monthly Social Security check was $1,800 and hers is $750. I have two questions. First, is my understanding correct that she is able to begin collecting his monthly amount instead of her own? Second, instead of collecting Social Security based on her earnings history, was […]
Q&A: Health sharing plans don’t work for everyone
Dear Liz: I read your column about healthcare options for couples planning for retirement today. I’ve recently learned about and signed up for health sharing. The benefits are closely comparable to traditional insurance and less expensive. If you haven’t heard about this, I think it’s worth looking into. Answer: Christian health sharing plans are an […]