Get smart with your money
Today’s top story: The tax mistake you cannot afford to make. Also in the news: The best time to shop for Christmas (seriously), how to keep your kids out of debt, and how to use your Roth IRA as an emergency fund. The 1 Tax Mistake You Must Not Make Making sure your figures match. […]
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Dear Liz: I was taken aback by your answer to the receptionist whose employer was paying her as an independent contractor although she should have been paid as a W-2 employee. I believe your response was to lie on her tax returns and hide the fact that her employer was doing something illegal. I cannot […]
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Dear Liz: I am trying to increase my credit scores so I can buy a house in a couple of years. My scores are pretty bad, but I do have a car loan that I have never been delinquent on. I have recently obtained a secured credit card with a $300 limit. Will a credit […]
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Dear Liz: I am in a new relationship with a great woman. I’ve talked a little bit about money and retirement with her (she’s 30). I am trying to let her know that it would be wise to contribute at least enough to her company’s retirement program to get the full match. What are some […]
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Today’s top story: Consolidating you debt when you have bad credit. Also in the news: Maximizing child tax credits, what to do in your 20’s to protect your financial future, and the importance of verifying personal finance advice. Can You Consolidate Your Debt With Bad Credit? You might need a backup plan. Are You Missing […]
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When I heard last month that AT&T was dropping prices for its wireless plans, I thought our family could save a little money. I was startled to find we can save a whopping $60 a month and get a plan with twice as much data. AT&T cut its prices to compete with T-Mobile and the […]
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Today’s top story: Getting your credit score ready for a mortgage. Also in the news: The effectiveness of spending apps, the pros and cons of companion tickets, and how to protect yourself from tax identity theft. Is Your Credit Score Ready for Mortgage Shopping? Prepping your credit score for home shopping. Can’t control your spending? […]
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Today’s top story: Identity theft’s youngest targets. Also in the news: Tips to increase your savings and investments, how to cut your summer energy bill this spring, and who inherits your debts after you die. When Should You Check Your Child’s Credit Report? Kids aren’t immune to identity theft. Six Steps To Financial Spring Cleaning […]
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Today’s top story: The dangers of medical identity theft. Also in the news: the pros and cons of identity theft insurance, how to pick the perfect credit card, and how to save your retirement after losing your job. Medical Identity Theft: The Fraud That Can Kill You The repercussions are serious. Is identity-theft insurance a […]
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My daughter and I just got back from a 1,300-plus mile road trip so I could attend a business conference in Phoenix. Along the way we checked out Joshua Tree, Prescott, the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Montezuma’s Castle and the Tuzigoot National Monument. The trip back included stops at the Salton Sea and the amazing Living […]
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