This week’s top story: Smart Money podcast on crypto crash, and growing money fast. In other news: Timeline, fallout and what investors should know about FTX crash, the new reality of a $700 monthly car payment, and 5 key numbers to know about CDs. Smart Money Podcast: Crypto Crash, and Growing Money Fast This week’s episode […]
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Q&A: Here are credit score quirks to know about before you apply for a loan
Dear Liz: I have been reading your Money Talk column for years and it seems that about a third of the questions pertain to credit scores. Why are people fixated on their FICO result? I was unaware of my score until recently, when my bank accounts started showing my score when I am online. I am […]
Q&A: ‘Assets under management’ advisors
Dear Liz: We’ve been using a fee-only financial advisor for 25 years. We’d discuss what we needed, she would tell us how many hours it would take, then she invoiced us at an hourly fee. She recently joined a company that charges 1% of investment portfolios to provide financial advice. Is this still considered fee-only financial […]
Will adding an accessory dwelling unit pay off?
Accessory dwelling units are known by many names: in-law suites, guest houses, backyard cottages, or basement or garage conversions, among others. What all ADUs have in common is that they’re a separate living space typically added to a single-family residential lot, and they’re having a moment. Constructing an ADU could increase your property value while […]
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This week’s top story: Smart Money podcast on In other news: 5 ways to save money on holiday shopping this season, 6 ways to boost your credit card rewards this holiday season, and why booking travel on your phone is a bad idea. 5 Ways to Save Money on Holiday Shopping This Season Consumers face a […]
Q&A: Getting your delayed refund
Dear Liz: Here’s another option for the person whose tax return got amended and who was still waiting for a refund. Contact your member of Congress or U.S. senator. They have constituent service staff who might be able to prod the IRS. This worked for our family when we learned my late father was owed two […]