Tips on summer finances, the dangers of excessive mortgages and how not to turn your home into a money pit. How to Save More Money This Month Six ideas to help you get through June without breaking the bank. No, You Shouldn’t Take Out the Largest Mortgage Possible Don’t be tempted by still-low mortgage rates. […]
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Financial infidelity: hidden debts mean you’re lying to your spouse
Dear Liz: I have three credit cards that are in my name only, plus a small loan at my credit union. My husband did not sign for any of these, nor does he know the extent of my debt, which is about $10,000. If I should die before I can get them paid off, will […]
The best place to get your credit reports, scores
Dear Liz: I want to see all three of my credit reports with scores and fix some things on there that could be in error. What site do you recommend to get all three with scores? Answer: You have a federally mandated right to see your credit reports once a year, and you can access […]
How to claim SS now, and claim more later
Dear Liz: You recently wrote that people who start Social Security benefits before their full retirement age are locked in and can’t switch to a higher benefit later. You are indeed locked in to that reduced benefit, but by switching to a spousal benefit at age 66, for example, it is possible to receive a […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
What to watch out for with credit cards, when you need to pay U.S. taxes and a possible light at the end of the student loan tunnel. How to Stop a Neverending Student Loan Nightmare Could there be a real solution to the student loan crisis? The Case Against Credit Cards: Overspending, Obesity, Inequality Credit […]
What’s a father worth?
About $23,000, according to this post from Insure. com: Insure.com’s 2013 Father’s Day Index puts Dad’s household tasks at $23,344 a year, up from last year’s $20,248. The increase is largely due to higher mean hourly wages for drivers, teachers, coaches and plumbers, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. … Moms will likely feel […]