Today’s top story: Are these 5 things worth credit card debt? Also in the news: What Millennials should consider about life insurance, 5 gas-saving “tips” that don’t work, and what to tell high schoolers about money. Are These 5 Things Worth Credit Card Debt? Paying off your wedding on your 20th anniversary. Life Insurance and […]
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Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: 4 blunders to avoid when doing your own taxes. Also in the news: What to do if your W-2 is missing, 6 key investing concepts, and why there’s no such thing as a dumb question when it comes to money. Doing Your Own Taxes? Pros Say Avoid These 4 Blunders Getting it […]
Q&A: A ‘poor man’s trust’ may be a poor estate plan
Dear Liz: I am 85 and my wife is 76. We have a house free of mortgage worth about $1 million. We have market investments above $4 million and life insurance of $1 million. We do not have a trust, just a will. Our financial advisor says that we do not need a trust because […]
Q&A: Building an emergency fund beats out building credit
Dear Liz: I am trying to raise my credit scores, which are very low. I have one negative mark on my account from a paid collection and I just got my first secured credit card. I have a bit of extra money right now and I’m wondering what’s the best way to use it to […]
Friday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: 2018 US Olympians open up about their money struggles. Also in the news: Tax forms to know about before filing your return, how to keep your tax preparer from hating you, and 10 cities where taxpayers receive the fattest refund checks. 2018 US Olympians Open Up About Money Struggles Star athletes paid […]
Thursday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Why many consumers still #BankBlack. Also in the news: 3 reasons to choose a credit card over debit, how and why to use the Equifax free credit lock app, and how to review and dispute the salary data Equifax collects on you. Here’s Why Many Still #BankBlack, Despite Fewer Options Providing needed […]