Playing mortgage tag, how to protect your accounts from cyber spies, and surviving the dreaded audit. The bank that rejects the most mortgages A rejection at one bank could still mean approval at another. 3 Accounts That Could Hurt Your Credit Score Looking beyond credit cards. How to prevent financial snooping How to keep your […]
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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Mythbusting disability insurance, how to protect the finances of someone with Alzheimer’s disease, and what Mike Tyson and retirement planning have in common. 5 Myths About Disability Insurance Mythbusting an essential. Steps to Protect Finances of Those with Alzheimer’s Help for those in the difficult role of being a financial caretaker. How to Develop the […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Controlling shared credit card use, the pros and cons of a high-deductible health plan, and ways to save while grocery shopping. What to Do if an Authorized User Is Abusing Your Credit Card Setting boundaries for shared credit cards. r 6 Tips for Navigating the New Health Insurance Exchanges Don’t be intimidated by the new […]
Helping family led to unpayable debts
Dear Liz: I have $40,000 in credit card debt due to home healthcare I had to provide for my mom, who lived with me for six years before she passed away in 2011. I filed a Veterans Affairs claim on her behalf but just got a VA check for $344 with no explanation about whether […]
Who owes taxes after death?
Dear Liz: My brother passed away, and for one of his bank accounts, he had named me as his beneficiary. Do I have to pay taxes on the $100,000 I received? Is it subject to a gift tax? Answer: Estate taxes are paid by estates, not by inheritors, said estate attorney Burton A. Mitchell of […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
The best college savings plan, why credit card companies want to take back your reward points, and the money lessons hidden in your favorite TV shows. What’s best for college saving: ESA or 529? Choosing the right college savings plan. Five Ways Your Can Lose Your Credit Card Rewards Credit card companies would love nothing […]