Dear Liz: My first wife died six years ago at age 60. I was 52 and we had been married 27 years. My wife was on Social Security disability for 15 years before her death. My only dealing with Social Security after her death was to cancel her payments. I received no benefits of any […]
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Q&A: Renovations with high returns
Dear Liz: What renovation projects reap the most return when selling? Replacing windows and carpeting is what I had in mind. Answer: Remodeling magazine’s latest Cost vs. Value report puts window replacement near the top of renovation projects that pay off, but none of the projects the survey tracked recouped more than they cost. In […]
Friday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Bouncing back from a holiday debt hangover. Also in the news: How to boost your credit score, which financial documents you need to keep, and five free financial apps. How to Bounce Back From the Holiday Debt Hangover Time to pick the tinsel out of your wallet. The Best Way to Boost […]
Thursday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: 3 financial changes you need to know about for 2015. Also in the news: What not to do if you inherit money, how to cash in on uncommon tax breaks, and how visualization can help you manage your finances. 3 Changes That Could Affect Your Financial Life in 2015 Changes to Social […]
January tune-up: Frequent flier programs
Big recent changes in frequent traveler programs mean that it’s time to rethink your loyalties. Delta just switched to a frequent flier program that rewards customers based on amounts spent, rather than miles flown. United plans to do the same starting March 1. American will continue to reward based on miles flown, but once its […]
Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: A month-by-month guide to staying on financial track. Also in the news: How to avoid making a big financial mistake, why you should consider a “money diet”, and how to simplify your 2015 finances. A month-by-month guide to staying on financial track in 2015 Taking it one month at a time. Don’t […]