Are cash-back rewards worth the expense, cheap ideas to close out your summer vacation, and why health care expenses are crucial when planning your retirement. Government to Switch Student Loan Servicers: What You Need to Know Why you should start paying closer attention to your loan statements. Are Cash-Back Rewards Good Deals for Consumers? Do […]
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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Ways to monitor your credit at no cost, the college classes that impress potential employers, and how to take advantage of the housing rebound. Can You Really Monitor Your Credit For Free? Keeping an eye on your credit doesn’t have to cost you. To land a job, take these six college courses Employers like to […]
Son signed them up for overwhelming student loan debt
Dear Liz: Our son went to an expensive private school and ended up with more than $100,000 in federal and private loans by the time he graduated. My wife cosigned a private loan for $25,000 for the first year, and that was the last we heard of any loans until he graduated with a degree […]
Divorced retiree entitled to spousal Social Security benefits
Dear Liz: My daughter, 63, has been recently amicably divorced and receives a small alimony ($1,000). Her ex-husband of 30 years is a doctor who just retired. Is she entitled to part of his Social Security? Neither has remarried. Answer: Because they were married for more than 10 years, your daughter should qualify for spousal […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
The pros and cons of becoming an estate executor, why you shouldn’t procrastinate when it comes to paying your bills, and what to do when you have too many credit cards. Should you become the executor of someone’s estate? Serving as an executor can be both an honor and a nightmare. Smart financial tips for […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Wedding bells and tax deductions are ringing, using credit cards to pay off student loans, and how to avoid having your identity stolen while on vacation. Tax Deductions Available for Your Wedding Could tax deductions be the best wedding gift ever? Should You Use Credit Card Rewards to Pay Auto, Student Loans? Cash-back rewards for […]