Dear Liz: I don’t have a credit score. I have one item on my credit report that’s a court judgment. What can I do to get a score? If I pay the balance due for the judgment, would it be removed? Answer: Paying a judgment doesn’t remove it from your credit reports, but it does […]
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Q&A: Amending a living trust
Dear Liz: My husband and I had a lawyer draw up a revocable living trust and a pour-over will six years ago. We need to amend a couple of areas, and I found it could be done with a form from a self-help legal site. Also, we need to add our home into the trust. […]
Q&A: How to retrieve old W-2 forms
Dear Liz: I have several years missing from my Social Security earnings history, dating back to 1999. I have been filing income taxes jointly with my wife but we only kept our files for five years. How do I go about retrieving past income documents like my W-2s? I contacted Social Security and the IRS […]
Friday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Mistakes that could result in a tax penalty. Also in the news: The hidden dangers of not having a will, how to divorce your joint checking account, and what the real value of $100 is in each state. 7 Mistakes that May Result in a Tax Penalty How to avoid them. 5 […]
Thursday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: What to do when you’re denied a checking account. Also in the news: What a credit score of 600 means, using fantasy football strategies for your investment portfolio, and how to teach your kids to budget. Denied a Checking Account? What to Do Now Finding affordable alternatives. My Credit Score Is 600 […]
Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Credit cards that allow you to set spending limits for authorized users. Also in the news: 8 keys to getting approved for a mortgage if you’re self-employed, how to tell if you’re getting a good car deal, and how to find the best mortgage rates and lenders online. Which Credit Cards Allow […]