Dear Liz: You recently wrote about a stepmom who dismissed her deceased husband’s son as an executor. Sometimes a will provides that someone such as the surviving spouse can alter the executor pattern. This is done to keep the children in line. Answer: That’s certainly a possibility. But if that’s the case, the stepmother could […]
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Friday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: What you need to qualify for a credit card when you have bad credit. Also in the news: How to escape low-yield savings options, how one couple paid off $74,000 of debt in two years, and the building blocks that lead to smart money decisions. What You Need to Qualify for a […]
Thursday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Key financial considerations when you live alone. Also in the news: Managing your money while you’re separated from your spouse, determining how much life insurance you really need, and a change in thinking that will help get you out of debt. Key Financial Considerations When You Live Alone Important considerations for your […]
Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Tax breaks and loan options to pay for college. Also in the news: Why you should buy a home after school starts, how to refinance your student loans, and how to de-stress your retirement program. Tax Breaks and Loan Options to Pay for College Easing the burden. 4 Reasons to Buy a […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to save for college without sacrificing retirement. Also in the news: Recovering from a poor credit history, 3 ways to pay off a debt in collections, and the best savings strategies for your personality type. How to Save for College Without Sacrificing Retirement It’s possible to do both. Poor Credit History? […]
Treat your marriage like a business
My artist husband likes to say that if I were in charge of our spending, we’d be sitting on milk crates instead of furniture and that if he were in charge, we’d have no retirement accounts. The fact that we have both nice furniture and retirement funds is a testament to compromise — and the […]