Today’s top story: Financial aid tips for procrastinators. Also in the news: Auto insurance in the driverless car era, payday alternative loans, and six ways your teen driver will affect your wallet. 4 Financial Aid Tips for College Procrastinators Don’t waste any more time. If You Hate Auto Insurance, You’ll Love Driverless Cars A change […]
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Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: What yo look for in a credit card for bad credit. Also in the news: How to decide whether you should save, invest, or pay off student loans, how to spend less money in your 20s, and why next year’s tax refund might be late. What to Look for in a Credit […]
Q&A: Naming co-executers
Dear Liz: Is it legal for my parents to appoint me co-executer of their estate, along with my sister, without asking me first if I was okay with this, and keeping me as co-executer after I told them I do not want the responsibility? My sister is more intelligent and competent than I am and would […]
Q&A: Social Security survivors benefits
Dear Liz: My husband and I were married after dating for over four years, but he died suddenly on our honeymoon. When I got home, I was told by our local Social Security office that I did not qualify for survivors benefits because we were not married long enough. I am going to be 66 […]
Q&A: Removing a quit-claim house mortgage from your credit
Dear Liz: I recently divorced and quit-claimed my house over to my ex-wife. She has been making all the payments on time but the mortgage still shows up on my credit. Because of this, I can’t borrow as it is considered my indebtedness still. Do you know of anyway of having it expunged from my […]
Friday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Financial planning for the 21st century. Also in the news: Tips for buying life insurance with a pre-existing condition, mistakes people make when buying furniture, and the best new car deals for Labor Day weekend. Financial Planning for the 21st Century Catching up with the future. 7 Tips for Buying Life Insurance […]