Today’s top story: Why you should start your holiday shopping immediately. Also in the news: Having the money talk before your kids head to college, ten ways to untangle your finances, and myths first time home buyers shouldn’t fall for. Why You Should Start Your Holiday Shopping Now It’s never too early! Kid going to […]
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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: What to do when your aging parents need financial help. Also in the news: three things homebuyers should know, but don’t, how to revive your New Year’s financial resolutions, and five things to ask an investment adviser before you turn over your money. When Aging Parents Need Financial Help How to deal […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: six steps to building a bullet proof retirement portfolio. Also in the news: what your everyday expenses actually cost you, what you shouldn’t buy at a dollar store, and how to use Pinterest to map out your budget. 6 steps to a bulletproof retirement portfolio How to get the ball rolling. Take […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to keep your energy costs down during summer’s hottest weeks. Also in the news: Why paying rent with a credit card could be a good thing, five signs of a financially needy friend, and lifehacks that’ll help you save money. 6 Ways to Beat the Heat Without Making Your Wallet Sweat […]
Q&A: Maximizing retirement benefits
Dear Liz: I don’t know where to turn. My husband is 76. He has a federal government pension and collects Social Security but he has only a $17,000 life insurance policy. We still have a $229,000 mortgage and no savings other than my small 401(k). I am 59 and also a federal worker. Do you […]
Q&A: Inheritance vs Reality
Dear Liz: I have really bad credit. I always have because I have never really had any money. So now I am inheriting a lot of property and some cash. Most of the property is rental properties that bring in income. There are no mortgages on them. I may want to sell one or two […]