Today’s top story: Will your taxes go up or down under the new tax rules? Also in the news: Freezing your child’s credit, 3 safe, easy ways to gift money for the holidays, and how much you should have saved at every age. Will Your Taxes Go Up or Down Under the New Tax Rules? […]
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How to ‘death clean’ your finances
The phrase “death cleaning” may sound jarring to unaccustomed ears, but the concept makes sense. It’s about getting rid of excess rather than leaving a mess for your heirs to sort out. “Death cleaning” is the literal translation of the Swedish word dostadning, which means an uncluttering process that begins as people age. It’s popularized […]
Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Learn the truth about overdraft fees and save money. Also in the news: Beware the Dead Cat Bounce (and other stock market jargon), students breathe easy on the tax bill, and what will be more (and less) expensive in 2018. Learn the Truth About Overdraft Fees — and Save Money Looking at […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: 6 ways the tax plan could change homeownership. Also in the news: Bad loans lurking under Christmas wrap, checking your state’s unclaimed property list, and robocalls soar to a new record. 6 Ways the Tax Plan Could Change Homeownership Important things to know. Bad Loans Lurk Under ‘Christmas’ Wrap A payday loan […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How that new store card could torpedo your credit score. Also in the news: Insuring expensive gifts, the right mortgage to ask, and how to quickly figure out how much spending money you’ll have for the year. That New Store Card Could Torpedo Your Credit Score That immediate discount could cost you […]
Q&A: Retirement can bring some complex tax questions
Dear Liz: I was in the twilight of my career when the Roth became available, and I contributed the maximum for those few years before retirement. After retirement, I dropped to the 15% tax bracket, so I did Roth conversions of my regular IRA to fill out that tax bracket until I was age 70½. […]