Today’s top story: How to lodge a student loan complaint. Also in the news: How adult kids living at home can help your tax bill, using direct contributions from your paycheck to save for college, and the best time of year to sign up for a rewards credit card. How to Lodge a Student Loan […]
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Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: What to buy and what to skip in April. Also in the news: What all those terms and conditions you ignore really mean, how to save for a home when you have student debt, and steps for helping kids become financially savvy. What to Buy (and Skip) in April Spending your cash […]
Q&A: The pros and cons of converting life insurance to an annuity
Dear Liz: I have a life insurance policy that is worth $16,000 if I cash out. Our agent says if we convert this to an annuity, we would eliminate our monthly fee of $25. The policy is worth $35,000 if I should die with it still in effect. We purchased this only for the purpose […]
Q&A: How much liability coverage is enough?
Dear Liz: We are looking to get umbrella insurance coverage to increase the personal liability limits on our homeowners and auto policies. Is there a rule of thumb on how much umbrella coverage is appropriate? Enough to cover one’s entire net worth? Or a portion thereof? Granted, no amount of coverage would prevent a lawsuit […]
Q&A: How to deal with robocalls
Dear Liz: As to the woman who receives robocalls, this is what I do. Almost all such calls come on my land line, which is now exclusively reserved for telephone solicitors and robocalls. I have it on two rings and never answer it. I will pick it up if I hear someone I know leaving […]
Friday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Buying credit and identity theft monitoring. Also in the news: Financial aid appeal tactics, why we’re still swiping our credit cards, and how to look at living on a budget as an opportunity. Should You Buy Credit and Identity Theft Monitoring? What to look for. 7 Financial Aid Appeal Tactics To Improve […]