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How to make charitable giving part of your financial plan
Dear Liz: What are your thoughts on charitable giving? I hear about tithing (giving 10% of income) but would have real problems trying to maintain that commitment. That said, I’d like to become a regular donor to a reputable charity. Answer: Most U.S. households give to charity, according to the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana […]
Reverse mortgage: what to consider
Dear Liz: All my friends have said I should get a reverse mortgage to be able to live more comfortably and still stay in my house. I would think our greedy banking system would give you only 50% of value and have a high interest rate that would chew up the remaining value. What is […]
What you need to know about estate planning
Exclusive to Ask Liz Weston, this post comes courtesy of Ally Bank. Whether you’ve worked for years or you’re just starting out, it makes sense to create a plan for distributing your assets after you’re gone. That’s where estate planning comes in. Estate planning may involve everything from creating a will to establishing trusts to […]
Friday’s need-to-know money news
How to cure your financial jealousy, steps to improve your credit score, and understanding the Affordable Care Act. How to Combat Financial Envy The greener grass isn’t always the better grass. 5 Budget Busters Draining Your Wallet Simple changes to monthly expenses could make a big difference. 5 Steps to Improving Your Credit Score Paying […]
Thursday’s need-to-know money news
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 […]