Dear Liz: I have two 401(k) plans that have vanished into the night. They are both more than 20 years old and the companies I worked for have been bought, sold, merged, spun off, and nobody knows anything anymore. Between them, the accounts are worth six figures. Do you know of any way I can […]
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Q&A: Lost tax return
Dear Liz: My CPA sent my completed tax return to my home address via first-class mail with no tracking number. The large envelope should have arrived in two days. Over a week has passed and it’s nowhere in sight. I am freaking out as it has all my financial data and is a gateway to […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to avoid debt after a divorce. Also in the news: What you need to have in your financial emergency kit, why frugal people aren’t cheap, and how attempting to save money can backfire. 4 Ways to Avoid Debt After Divorce Building your new financial life. Your Financial Emergency Kit What you […]
How you pay your bills may affect your credit
Lenders are no longer just interested in whether you pay your bills or not. Increasingly, they are looking at how you pay those bills to determine whether they want you as a customer. Credit reports now show if you regularly pay your credit cards in full every month – making you a low-risk “transactor” – […]
Friday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: The scary things hiding in your credit card statement. Also in the news: Life insurance terms everyone should know, strategies for avoiding ATM fees, and what everyone agrees on about money. 4 Scary Things That May Be Hiding in Your Credit Card Statements Reading the fine print. 11 Essential Life Insurance Terms […]
Thursday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: The FAFSA changes students and their parents need to know about. Also in the news: Why you shouldn’t increase your spending when you have extra money, podcasts that will teach you about investing, and what your children should know about money at different stages of development. The FAFSA Changes You Need to […]