Get smart with your money
Dear Liz: I’ve reached that “certain age” when I should be taking required minimum distributions from my retirement accounts. I retired from full-time work at age 65 but continued doing small jobs at an hourly rate for that same employer. I set my own hours and earn just a couple thousand bucks a year. The company […]
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Today’s top story: 3 business loan application mistakes and how to avoid them. Also in the news: New tax reporting requirements and the five stages of a market bubble. 3 Business Loan Application Mistakes and How to Avoid Them When applying for a business loan, choose the right lender, organize your paperwork and seek advice from […]
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Today’s top story: Grimace-free ways to learn personal finance. Also in the news: How to stop anxiety from sabotaging your investments, and what to look for in a house if you want to start a family. Grimace-Free Ways to Learn Personal Finance Outrageous statements and flashy graphics grab attention, but there’s also plenty of sound, […]
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Today’s top story: 7 secrets to surviving group travel With different budgets. Also in the news: Why Puerto Rico is the ultimate travel destination this year, and 5 ways to avoid travel headaches this year. 7 Secrets to Surviving Group Travel With Different Budgets Communication and planning are key when setting financial expectations for travel […]
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Today’s top story: How to protect your spending power from inflation. Also in the news: How money red flags can make or break a couple, how Generation Z can jump-start savings, and how to tell if a subscription flight service is worth your money. How to Protect Your Spending Power From Inflation So the 7.5% […]
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The online landscape is littered with horrible personal finance advice: teenagers promoting day trading strategies, “influencers” flogging questionable investment schemes and people with dubious credentials insisting you shouldn’t invest in a 401(k). Outrageous statements and flashy graphics grab attention, but there’s also plenty of sound, factually correct money content out there — and some of […]
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Today’s top story: Avoid the risks of having multiple buy now, pay later loans. Also in the news: Why you should contact the manufacturer directly, recalled infant formulas, and how to get a free upgrade to first class (or score the cheapest possible seat). Avoid the Risks of Having Multiple Buy Now, Pay Later Loans […]
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Dear Liz: My husband and I made a living trust in 2004. He died in 2018, so his half became irrevocable. But while we were settling his estate, no one mentioned (though I can see clearly in the 2004 flow sheet) that all the assets from his half went into a survivor’s trust, controlled by me. I had […]
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Today’s top story: A financial checklist for quitting your job. Also in the news: Is it better to reprice or refinance a loan, how to talk to a real human being at the IRS. A Financial Checklist for Quitting Your Job Plan your exit to maximize the time and money you’ve put in over the years. […]
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