Today’s top story: The possible dangers of chip cards. Also in the news: Making housing decisions in retirement, money mistakes to avoid for the newly single, and how to resolve your tax debt. Are Chip Cards Exposing You to a Deeper Form of Identity Theft? False sense of security? Should I Stay or Should I […]
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Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to tank your good credit. Also in the news: What to buy (and skip) this month, why US schools are getting a failing grade for financial literacy, and the top tax mistakes made by Millennials. 5 Fast Ways to Tank Your Good Credit Score Avoid these at all costs. What to […]
Q&A: Why your W-4 forms are likely ‘wrong’
Dear Liz: After being an unmarried couple for 15 years, we were married in February 2014. Though I sent this information to my company’s benefits department, I neglected to change my W-4 status from “single” to “married.” I’m crossing my fingers that when all is said and done, we have paid the correct taxes when […]
Q&A: Investment returns
Dear Liz: In a recent column you mentioned a fund that shows a return of 7% consistently for several years to present. Would you be so kind as to provide me with the name of the fund? Answer: I don’t know of any mutual fund that’s shown a consistent 7% return year in and year […]
Q&A: Social Security survivor benefits
Dear Liz: My 90-year-old father recently passed away. My mother, who will be 90 in February, has a phone meeting with Social Security coming up. It is my understanding that she will have the opportunity to take my dad’s full benefit in place of hers since it is much higher. Is that correct? Is there […]
Friday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Credit cards tips that’ll last a lifetime. Also in the news: Why your credit score matters the most in your twenties, how to wrangle your W-2s from your employer, and millionaire money tips for the rest of us. 8 Credit Card Tips That Will Last a Lifetime Solid advice. Why Your Credit […]