Today’s top story: Before doing your taxes, gather these documents. Also in the news: 3 things to do when buying a house as an unmarried couple, how credit cards can help you save on buses and trains, and 4 money lessons every teenager needs to know. Before Doing Your Taxes, Gather These Documents Putting your […]
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Q&A: How to get a higher credit limit after the card company turns you down
Dear Liz: I asked for a credit limit increase on my Visa card from $5,000 to $20,000. I was turned down because of not enough income. I was very disappointed and wonder what if anything I can do to reverse the situation. I am a 77-year-old retired widow who owns my home with no mortgage. […]
Q&A: Don’t rush when setting up your living trust
Dear Liz: Your column recently answered a question about whether a living trust was the right move, and I thought you mentioned a free online form or worksheet that one could download and fill out. Where can I find that? Answer: Many sites offering free software or forms are actually subscription services. You typically use […]
Friday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Why free life insurance at work might not be enough. Also in the news: 5 personal finance books to read this year, picking a career you’ll actually like, and why your debt to income ration matters. Why Free Life Insurance at Work Might Not Be Enough Making sure you’re fully covered. 5 […]
Thursday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: 3 ways debt settlement may not be the fix you expect. Also in the news: NFL great Eric Dickerson shares money and life lessons, where to find low-cost checking and the reason why most people get rejected for a personal loan. 3 Ways Debt Settlement May Not Be the Fix You Expect […]
Should we pay people to save?
Long ago, people were rewarded for saving. Banks contributed something known as “interest” to the amounts deposited in savings accounts. OK, technically they still do, but you’d be forgiven for not noticing the tiny amounts added in a low-rate environment. The current average interest rate on savings accounts is 0.06 percent. Anemic rates may not […]