Today’s top story: Manage your debt for a smoother divorce. Also in the news: Giving your child the gift of stocks, how to donate credit card points and miles to charity, and six ways to make the most of your holiday bonus. Manage Your Debt for a Smoother Divorce Making a difficult situation a bit […]
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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to make successful financial resolutions in 2017. Also in the news: 5 insurance coverage gaps that could cost you, what to know before giving and accepting money from relatives, and 10 psychological retail tricks that make you spend more money. How to Make Successful Resolutions in 2017 Stick with it. Insurance […]
Gift cards aren’t gifts
If it’s the thought that counts, then gift cards don’t count much at all. They’re popular, granted. Six out of 10 people responding to National Retail Federation surveys this year said they wanted to receive gift cards for the holidays, and more than half said they planned to give them. The rest of us may […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to tell your checking account is the right fit. Also in the news: Tips for handling holiday financial stress, financial concepts you’ll actually use, and important things to know about 529 college savings plan withdrawals. 5 Ways to Tell If Your Checking Account’s the Right Fit Avoid excess fees. 5 Tips […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: NerdWallet’s best credit card tips for December. Also in the news: How to tell if a Roth 401(k) is for you, why postdating checks is a waste of time, and how many credit cards you should have. NerdWallet’s Best Credit Card Tips for December 2016 Just in time for holiday spending. How […]
Q&A: Proposition 13 considerations
Dear Liz: I read your column with some interest since I just had a client who received a life estate from his long-term partner. They neither married nor formed a registered domestic partnership, either of which might have saved my client some bucks. The Los Angeles County assessor reassessed the property at its full value […]