Today’s top story: Tips on improving your credit score by Labor Day. Also in the news: How to get credit bureaus to remove errors from your credit report, the money moves college graduates should make, and how to decide between a credit card or a personal loan. How to Improve Your Credit Score By Labor […]
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Q&A: Breaking even with Social Security
Dear Liz: This is in regard to the reader who created a spreadsheet that he thought showed the advantage of taking Social Security early. I retired at age 62 and am now 69 and have not yet started drawing my benefits. I have never done a spreadsheet to determine the relative advantage in waiting to […]
Q&A: Lost tax payment
Dear Liz: I just received a letter from the IRS informing me that I missed a quarterly tax payment last September with several resulting penalties. I made that payment with a check from a securities trust account that I don’t closely monitor, so I didn’t realize the check hadn’t been cashed. The check was placed […]
Friday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: It’s time for your midyear financial checkup! Also in the news: Credit card vows for newlyweds, how your credit score could affect your auto insurance rates, and the surprising affects of credit card debt. A Guide to Your Mid-Year Financial Checkup How’s your year going so far? 6 Credit Card Vows Every […]
Thursday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Money moves that could kill your retirement. Also in the news: How to stress test your budget, how to build long-term wealth while renting, and how to prepare your parents for financing their long-term care. 9 Money Moves That Could Kill Your Retirement Avoid these at all costs. Stress-Test Your Budget with […]
Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How buying a home can give your credit a boost. Also in the news: What really happens when you default on your student loans, why it’s important to protect your digital assets, and what happens to your budget when your parents move in. How Buying a Home Can Help Your Credit Your […]