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Ex is trashing her credit scores
Dear Liz: How long must I be punished for my ex’s poor payment history? In our divorce he agreed to pay the credit cards and other bills. He defaulted and has filed for a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. My credit scores plummeted, and recently one of the cards I obtained on my own to help rebuild […]
Spousal vs. survivor benefits: the key differences
Dear Liz: I am 66 years old. When I was 60, my husband of 42 years died. He was a banker with more than 40 years of work history at a good income level. I remarried a year later. When I was 62, I was downsized and took early Social Security benefits based on my […]
Missed deadline could limit inherited Roth IRA’s benefits
Dear Liz: I inherited my brother’s Roth IRA about three years ago. I find it hard to get any information about non-spousal inherited Roths. Can you tell me more about this type of Roth IRA? Answer: It may be unfortunate that you didn’t ask sooner. When a spouse inherits a Roth IRA, he can roll […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Getting along with debt collectors, saving big on life insurance, and what to take into consideration as your work towards retirement. 6 Important Things You Need to Know About Debt Collectors Working with debt collectors doesn’t have to be a miserable situation. 5 Smart Ways to Save Big on Life Insurance Getting the most bang […]
Friday’s need-to-know money news
The craziness of prescription drug pricing, how financial stress can tax your mind, and why that friend you play Candy Crush with could be ruining your credit score. $37 to $162: The Strange World of Birth Control Pill Prices How to shop wisely for your prescriptions. 5 Subscriptions You Could Be Paying Less For Surprising […]