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 […]
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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 […]
Thursday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Thousands of homeowners are missing out on lower mortgage payments. Also in the news: How safe are your deposits, how to save money while you remodel, and why free checking can be a misnomer. 800,000 Homeowners Are Missing Out on Lower Mortgage Payments Are you one of them? How Safe is Your […]
Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to save big on your mortgage when buying your first home. Also in the news: Why extended warranties may not save you money, three reasons not to raid your retirement account, and breaking bad financial habits. How First-Time Homebuyers Can Save Big on Their Mortgage Thanks to the FHA. Extended warranties […]