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Today’s top story: The FAFSA, your ticket to help pay for college, just opened. Also in the news: A new episode of the Smart Money podcast on negotiating and volatile car valuations, what to buy and skip in October, and how car insurance works after a natural disaster. The FAFSA, Your Ticket to Help Pay […]
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Dear Liz: I am a sole proprietor and have two business credit cards. I used my Social Security number to apply for the cards and put $2,000 to $3,000 a month on these cards, yet all this credit card activity is not reported to Experian, thereby hurting my credit score, and I now have “stale […]
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Dear Liz: I’ve read your most recent columns about Medicare Advantage and believe that more should be said before people decide to go that route. You mentioned that switching from Medicare Advantage to Medicare itself can be problematic. As a couple who have had both plans and now have Medicare with a Medigap plan, I […]
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Today’s top story: Is a new job the right financial move? Also in the news: How businesses of all sizes can drive positive change, how to benefit from corporate pledges to minority businesses, and plan your flu shot around these cash coupons. Is a New Job the Right Financial Move? Look at current and potential […]
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Today’s top story: What Mastercard’s new Buy Now, Pay Later feature means for cardholders. Also in the news: How to find out if a destination is safe for travel, how the pandemic has changed the financial advice business, and how to get your credit card’s annual fee refunded. What Mastercard’s New ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ […]
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Today’s top story: Parents with student debt want a do-over. Also in the news: What you need to know about Medigap Plan G, don’t let Social Security steer you wrong, and why Millennials and Gen Zers should be investing in Roth IRAs. Parents With Student Debt Want A Do-Over Nearly 1 in 3 parents regret […]
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Whether you call it “The Great Resignation,” “The Great Reshuffle” or just high time for a change, millions of American workers are looking for new jobs — and some have already quit the ones they have. Better pay isn’t necessarily the motivator, labor experts say. Many people are seeking greater flexibility, the ability to work […]
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Today’s top story: 4 workarounds to book your fall vacation rental with points. Also in the news: A new episode of the Smart Money podcast on fall financial tasks and debit cards for kids, what it costs to fill up an electric vehicle, and why waiting until the last minute could save you money on […]
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Dear Liz: You recently wrote about Medicare Advantage plans, which often cover things like dental care, hearing and vision that traditional Medicare does not. You mentioned that the plans have networks of providers, but people should know that those networks don’t always include the experts they may need if they develop serious health issues. The […]
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Dear Liz: My boyfriend’s ex-wife passed away last year. Can he file for her Social Security benefits at age 48 even if she was remarried at time of her death? Answer: The ex’s marital status doesn’t matter. What matters is whether or not your boyfriend was married to her for at least 10 years. If […]
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