Dear Liz: I want to offer some bit of advice to the woman with the mentally ill, homeless son. She didn’t say which state he lives in, and I’m guessing it’s not California. There are so many wonderful programs here. I did help a woman my age (late 40s at that time) get off the […]
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Q&A: Special needs trust
Dear Liz: Your suggestions about resources to help a parent with an emotionally ill adult child were very helpful. But from a financial standpoint, don’t you think you should have discussed a special needs trust for the time when the parent dies? Whatever assets she has, most likely her home, should be put in this […]
Friday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Finding the best credit card for your teenager. Also in the news: Financial date nights, what to do if you can’t pay your taxes, and keeping old credit cards on your credit history. 5 Credit Cards for Teens How to make sure their first card is the right one. Avoid money fights […]
5 ways going green can save some green
In honor of this month’s Earth Day, here’s a piece that first ran on DailyWorth. If you’re trying to save money, you’ve heard all the usual advice about ways to cut back: brown bag your lunch, use coupons, shop sales. But with Earth Day this month, maybe it’s time to take a fresh look at […]
Thursday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Last-minute tax filers need to watch out for an Obamacare scam. Also in the news: Paying to check your credit, how to delay taking Social Security, and retirement planning tips for women. Last-Minute Tax Filers: Beware of This Obamacare Scam Scammers are taking advantage of Obamacare tax penalties. Should I Pay To […]
Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Finding the best credit monitoring service. Also in the news: The best move to make at tax time, how to get the best financial aid package, and how to keep your digital transactions safe. How to Compare Free Credit Monitoring Offers With credit theft becoming a near daily occurrence, it’s important to […]