Today’s top story: How to manage your credit cards while traveling abroad. Also in the news: The biggest financial mistakes each generation makes, tax mistakes you need to avoid, and how to protect your bank account from being looted by cyber criminals. 5 Credit Card Tips for Traveling Abroad Don’t get hit with heavy fees. […]
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Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How you may be accidentally wrecking your credit. Also in the news: What an unexpected windfall means for your taxes, the money moves you should make in March, and how to give your 401(k) a boost. 5 Ways You’re Accidentally Wrecking Your Credit Ignorance isn’t bliss. Received a Bunch of Cash? How […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: What you need to know before refinancing your mortgage. Also in the news: Signs you’re about to make a bad financial decision, how to detect a less than stellar 401(k) program, and how to limit your risk of tax identity theft. 4 Big Refinancing Questions Answered What you need to know before […]
Q&A: Investment property
Dear Liz: Eight years ago, we bought a fixer-upper in an up-and-coming neighborhood. Now it’s mostly fixed up, and property values have soared. We would like to borrow against the equity to buy a beach house we could use and also rent out. This would be a long-term investment. We already own one rental property […]
Q&A: Tax credit for Roth IRA contributions
Dear Liz: You told a reader that “contributions to a Roth are never deductible.” This statement is a common misconception and is not correct. You can get a tax credit for Roth IRA contributions as long as you fall under the income limits and itemize on your taxes. The credit phases out at $30,000 for […]
Friday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: The most common mistakes tax filers make. Also in the news: The terms every student loan borrower should know, how to handle early-year medical expenses, and six apps that’ll help manage your money. The 8 Most Common Mistakes When Filing Annual Taxes How to avoid making them. 5 Student Loan Terms Every […]