Today’s top story: Your FAFSA just became a bit shorter. Also in the news: How to determine how much house you can afford, eight surprising things that are taxable, and a new job perk that could pay off your student loans. Renewal FAFSA: Why It’s Easier and Why You Should Complete It Now The clock […]
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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to keep calm and carry on in a volatile market. Also in the news: Why paying off your debt could hurt your mortgage chances, what the Super Bowl can teach you about money, and how your 2015 IRA contribution can hurt 2016-2017 college aid. 5 Ways to Keep Calm, Carry On […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
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 […]
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 […]