Today’s top story: How to put an end to credit card solicitations. Also in the news: How a two checking account system could help automate your budget, how to maximize your pension, and five surprising sources of debt. How to Stop Credit Card Solicitations for Good Reclaiming your mailbox. Use the Two Checking Account System […]
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Q&A: Social Security and marriage
Dear Liz: My partner is 69 and receives about $800 monthly from Social Security. I am 66 and receive about $1,100 from Social Security. We are not married but have been living as such for the past 10 years. We own our home together. Does it make sense financially for us to marry? Answer: When […]
Q&A: Invest or pay down mortgage?
Dear Liz: I usually finish the month with $1,000 to $2,000 left over after expenses to invest. My savings are with a money manager who has conservatively invested in a diversified portfolio. Given the uncertainty of the market, does it make any sense for me to start using that monthly excess to pay down the […]
Q&A: Using Roth IRA earnings for a first-time home purchase
Dear Liz: My 29-year-old son recently married, and as a gift I pledged $20,000 as a down payment on a house. My daughter-in-law is beginning a career as a registered nurse and I know they will not be buying for a few years. Is there any type of account that will grow tax-free or tax-deferred […]
Friday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to tackle your holiday debt. Also in the news: Saving time on your FAFSA, how to deal with debt before retirement, and the best financial tips that can fit on an index card. Pay Off Your Holiday Bills in This Order Tackling your holiday debt. 5 Hacks to Save Time on […]
Thursday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: The excuses that are keeping you from being debt-free. Also in the news: A major data breach at Time-Warner Cable, smart ways to spend your tax refund, and why most Americans couldn’t handle a surprise $500 bill. 5 Excuses Keeping You From Being Debt-Free No more excuses. If you’re a Time-Warner Cable […]