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Thursday’s need-to-know money news
Tips on staying debt free, managing an aging parent’s finances and the importance of “the money talk” before heading down the aisle. How to Stay Debt-Free Small steps you can take to stay out of debt. Does This Smell Bad to You? How Long Foods Last Tips on how to save money by not wasting […]
Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Father knows best, careers that simply aren’t worth the money and the double-edged sword of frugality. Listen to Your Father! Old-School Money Tips for Today Financial advice that stands the test of time. The Best and Worst Careers to Go Into Debt For If you want to see your work in print, become an advertiser, […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Here are some important money stories to check out today: Should the Government Mandate Free Credit Scores? Despite an abundance of free credit score offers, consumers still lack easy access to their FICO and Vantage scores, often the determining factor in credit approval. Applying Sage Graduation Advice to Your Financial Life Oh, the places you […]
Using a Roth for college: hazards and benefits
Dear Liz: My husband and I have been putting 5% and 6%, respectively, into our 401(k) accounts to get our full company matches. We’re also maxing out our Roth IRAs. The CPA who does our taxes recommended that we put more money into our 401(k)s even if that would mean putting less into our Roth […]
Early Social Security start precludes switching later
Dear Liz: In a recent column, you noted that someone who chooses to obtain Social Security at age 62 on her own account is unable to switch to her spouse’s account at age 66. Is this true for a spouse who is older than the husband? My husband is one year younger than me. If […]