Today’s top story: Advice from people who paid off student loans. Also in the news: How to turn a bad day into a tax break, why Austin, Texas is the best city for job seekers, and the bank account score agencies you’ve never heard of. Advice From 3 People Who Paid Off Student Loan DebtTips […]
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Q&A: Don’t bequeath trouble to your descendants
Dear Liz: I have two grown children, neither of whom owns a home, and three grandchildren. I would very much like to keep my house in the family for all to use, if and when needed. It is not large, and it would be somewhat difficult for two families to live here at the same […]
Q&A: Claiming an adult child as a dependent
Dear Liz: I am paying rent for my adult son in another state. He gets occasional help from various services, but if I don’t want him to sleep on the street, I have to pay his rent and send some emergency food. I don’t see this changing. Can I claim him as a dependent or […]
Q&A: How much risk is too much in retirement?
Dear Liz: If you have all your required obligations covered during retirement, is having 70% of your portfolio in equities too risky? Answer: Probably not, but a lot depends on your stomach. Retirees typically need a hefty dollop of stocks to preserve their purchasing power over a long retirement, with many planners recommending a 40% […]
Friday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: 7 questions and answers about the fed rate hike. Also in the news: How to avoid the Social Security tax bubble, how the fed rate hike could affect your student loans, and how not to be tricked by retailers’ “regular prices.” Fed Rate Hike: 7 Questions (and Answers) What you need to […]
Let’s be careful out there
It’s going to be a zoo at the stores the next couple of days, the last full weekend before Christmas (next Sunday) and Hanukkah (which starts the night before). Plus, today is the last day for ground delivery from UPS and FedEx deliveries if you want your packages to arrive by Christmas. If you feel like the […]