Dear Liz: I read your answer to the gentleman trying to locate his W-2 forms to add missing years to his Social Security account. I wonder why, even as you give advice about keeping old W-2 forms indefinitely, you didn’t mention that the Social Security Administration allows everyone who has paid into the system to […]
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Q&A: When to take Social Security benefits
Dear Liz: I’m about to turn 66 and my wife is 60. I plan to delay Social Security benefits until I’m 70. My benefit will be large enough that whenever she starts benefits, her spousal benefit will be larger than what she earned on her own. Here’s the question: I think that the time for […]
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Today’s top story: How to avoid ATM fees. Also in the news: The true cost of a bounced check, surprising ways to use your credit card rewards, and the pros and cons of college tuition insurance. How to Avoid ATM Fees You shouldn’t have to pay to access your money. The True Cost of a […]
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Today’s top story: Benefits for Millennials. Also in the news: The downsides of prepaid debit cards, a parents’ guide to insurance for college students, and how your house can save your retirement. Benefits 101 for Millennials: What You Need to Know New job, new perks. Prepaid Debit Cards Are Popular but Still Have Downsides Keep […]
Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Summer tax tips to avoid surprises in April. Also in the news: Common savings mistakes you can fix right now, why mobile banking is only as safe as your app, and four ways Millennials are smarter about money than Baby Boomers. 5 Summer Tax Tips to Avoid Surprises in April It’s never […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Long-term care and wealth planning for aging parents. Also in the news: How Donald Trump’s new economic plan could affect you, student discounts on everything needed for college, and the cost of volunteering for a political campaign. Long-Term Care and Wealth Planning for Aging Parents Protecting their assets. How Donald Trump’s New […]