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August 21, 2023 By Liz Weston

Q&A: A health crisis brings high medical bills. Here are tips for dealing with the costs

Dear Liz: I have been diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer which has metastasized into at least two areas. Surgery, chemo, perhaps a stay in rehab and possibly radiation therapy will be prescribed by my oncologist. In order not to deplete my retirement savings (the oncologist estimates that I will live longer — years — if the […]

August 14, 2023 By Liz Weston

Q&A: IRAs, pensions and taxes

Dear Liz: I contributed to an IRA during my working years. I’m now retired. Both my and my spouse’s IRAs are Roths, so we have no required minimum distributions. I’d like to continue contributing to an IRA, but neither I nor my spouse have W-2 or self-employment income anymore. We do, however, both collect pensions, which […]

August 14, 2023 By Liz Weston

Q&A: Wondering why your credit score is bad? Here’s how to make it better

Dear Liz: I am trying to get my credit score figured out and was wondering if you have any recommendations for a credit report guru in my area? I need someone to walk me through why my score isn’t higher and to help me resolve that issue. Answer: Unfortunately, many credit repair companies are scams. Even those that are […]

August 14, 2023 By Liz Weston

Q&A: Care planning for ‘solo agers’

Dear Liz: My wife and I don’t have children or any relatives nearby. So far, we’re healthy and completely independent, but that won’t always be the case. Do you know of any fee-based agencies or organizations that might provide assistance with such things as arranging a caregiver if needed, or helping our executor clean out our […]

August 14, 2023 By Liz Weston

How to ace late summer and fall sales

To get the most out of summer sales, shoppers have to think ahead — sometimes way ahead. That’s because end-of-summer sales are the ideal time to stock up on hot weather items that you’ll use a year from now. “Flip-flops, bathing suits, beach towels, grills, Adirondack chairs — at the end of the season, that’s […]

August 14, 2023 By Liz Weston

This week’s money news

This week’s top story: Smart Money podcast on seasonal housing market trends and travel credit card tips. In other news: How to survive a strike, act fast to preserve credit when a credit card issuer decides to close an account, and home hospital care is on the rise. Smart Money Podcast: Seasonal Housing Market Trends, Travel […]

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