Today’s top story: Be on the lookout for deceptive balance transfer options. Also in the news: How to retire without a large nest egg, how to work less as you approach retirement, and how to raise a financially savvy teenager. Credit Card Companies Warned of Deceptive Balance Transfer Offers If it looks too good to […]
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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Home Depot is latest retailer to suffer a major data breach. Also in the news: How to organize your finances based on your personality type, which banks are the best and the worst with checking account fees, and three tips that could help you pay off your mortgage early. Home Depot Data […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Building credit with a small income. Also in the news: The best time to buy virtually anything, how to make sure you can afford your next vacation, and demystifying credit card inquiries. How to build credit if you have a small income Strategic spending can build your credit. The Best Months to […]
Q&A: How to calculate your estimated quarterly taxes
Dear Liz: I recently retired and started my own consulting business, which is doing very well. My question is on taxes. I have been told that I must pay quarterly taxes, but I have no idea if I will make $10 this month or $10,000. How do I estimate my income if I have no […]
Q&A: Social Security and spousal benefits
Dear Liz: A friend of mine has told me that he thinks that I can apply for spousal benefits at my full retirement age and hold off getting my Social Security under my own work record until I am 70. Here is the scenario: My husband is 77 and has been collecting Social Security since […]
Friday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: The retirement mistakes being made by Generation X. Also in the news: Why you shouldn’t use your debit card at a bar, committing to a budget, and how to avoid overspending triggers. 7 Retirement Mistakes Gen X Is Making Timing is everything 4 Reasons Not to Use Your Debit Card at a […]