My husband and I bought what we thought was a starter home 20 years ago. Now we think of it as our “forever” home, where we plan to retire and live out the rest of our days. We got lucky, because most of the features that make our place good for “aging in place” — […]
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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Mad at Equifax? Use that fuel to boost your cybersecurity. Also in the news: What to weight when considering a secured credit card, what not to do on your Facebook small business page, and 3 mistakes to avoid when picking a Medicare plan in open enrollment. Mad at Equifax? Use That Fuel […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: The scariest thing to find on your credit report. Also in the news: How to spend your day when you’re unemployed, advocates praise student loan scam crackdown, and how to get your student loans back on course. The Scariest Thing to Find on Your Credit Reports Beware of surprises. How to Spend […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Feds, 11 states crack down on student loan scams. Also in the news: Adding a loan to your shopping cart, 5 top benefits of a Roth IRA, and setting your holiday spending budget in October. Feds, 11 States Crack Down on Student Loan Scams Cracking down. Should You Add a Loan to […]
Q&A: How to divvy up your wealth when you don’t agree with one offspring’s life choices
Dear Liz: I am reasonably well off thanks to hard work, some luck and a hard-earned (by my mother) inheritance. I don’t spend much because I prefer a simple life, so the money has piled up over the decades. I have two children. One has a college degree, a decent job, and is saving for […]
Q&A: Obsessing over taxes is foolish
Dear Liz: Most of your articles are from people who have not yet retired. I am retired and always expected to be making less money now than when I was working. But the opposite has happened. I am making almost twice as much and I have a lot of money in stocks, which have increased […]