Today’s top story: Can’t refinance student loans? Try these tactics. Also in the news: 10-word answers to your biggest car insurance questions, 5 foods that raise blood pressure – and life insurance rates, and 5 ways to save on preparing your taxes. Can’t Refinance Student Loans? Try These Tactics Looking at the alternatives. 10-Word Answers […]
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Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: There’s still time to make an IRA contribution for 2016. Also in the news: FAFSA tool outage, 4 money lies you might be telling yourself, and when a tax refund means bankruptcy. There’s Still Time to Make an IRA Contribution for 2016 You have a couple more weeks. FAFSA Tool Outage: Students […]
4 tax hacks you might not know
You know to contribute enough to your 401(k) to get the full company match. Maybe you’ve even adjusted your withholding so you’re not giving Uncle Sam an interest-free loan. Yet you may feel the need to do even more, especially if you’re making the last big push toward retirement. These hacks allow you to shelter […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: NerdWallet’s best credit card tips for April 2017. Also in the news: How one man dug out from $30K in debt, seniors are facing rising credit card debt, and should colleges require a financial literacy class? NerdWallet’s Best Credit Card Tips for April 2017 The best cards for spring. How One Man […]
Q&A: Credits can boost a refund beyond the taxes paid — and keep millions out of poverty
Dear Liz: A friend of mine received a 2016 tax refund of over $9,000 even though this person did not pay nearly that amount in taxes over the course of the year. My friend has a fairly low-paying job with no benefits, is a single parent of two young children and receives no support from […]
Q&A: Investment advisor’s fees
Dear Liz: Two years ago I rolled my 401(k) into an IRA at the suggestion of an advisor after I lost my job. The rollover was $383,000, and a secondary amount of $63,000 was transferred from my after-tax savings to a second account. All the fees for the advisor are taken from my small account […]