Today’s top story: Finding the best student loan repayment plan. Also in the news: How student loans affect your taxes, calculating monthly car costs, and tax payment options for when you owe the IRS. Find the Best Student Loan Repayment Plan for You It’s going to take a while. 3 ways student loans affect your […]
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Q&A: Letting car be repossessed will make debt problem worse
Dear Liz: I own a car that I can no longer afford. Unfortunately, buying it was a poor decision and came with terrible interest rates and terms. I’ve been 30 to 60 days late on the payments for close to a year and have other debts that I haven’t been able to pay. Because of […]
Q&A: Understating financial situation
Dear Liz: When applying for credit or at other times when one must state gross income, how should virtual income be computed and treated? My wife and I have annual tax-free income of about $96,000, not subject to offset of any kind, plus our $8,000 annual property taxes are waived in their entirety, as are […]
Q&A: Social Security vs. state pension
Dear Liz: I worked enough in private industry to qualify for Social Security benefits, but then worked for the state and did not contribute to Social Security for another 20 years. So, I will have a state pension at my current salary as well as Social Security representing my former salary, which was about one-third […]
Friday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to save money without disrupting your lifestyle. Also in the news: What you can learn from your tax return, discovering your FI number, and why millennials should consider a robo-advisor. How to Save Money Without Disrupting Your Lifestyle Saving doesn’t have to be painful. 5 things you can learn from your […]
Thursday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How the new advisor rule will effect your retirement investments. Also in the news: Why a better FICO score leads to a better retirement, how to avoid retirement rip-offs, and protecting your tax returns from criminals. What the New Advisor Rule Means for You, Your Retirement Investments Introducing the fiduciary rule. How […]