Today’s top story: To prepare kids set to invest with custodial accounts. In other news: 8 Latino financial pros on building wealth and knowledge in 2022, Smart Money Podcast on fall money tasks, and saving enough to retire, and if a line of credit is right for your business recession plan. Get Kids Set to […]
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Q&A: Social Security’s complex rules
Dear Liz: You recently mentioned that people can’t always trust the information they get from Social Security representatives. I worked for Social Security for 25 years. When I was ready to file for spousal benefits a few years later in another town, the rep I got immediately told me I wasn’t eligible and was not even going […]
Q&A: How to practice good credit card hygiene to avoid getting hacked
Dear Liz: We have one primary credit card, which we use all the time, that collects airline miles we use for travel. Every few months it is “compromised” and we have to get a new one. Is there something we’re not doing right? Are there “good hygiene” rules for credit cards? Answer: Yes, and most involve reducing […]
Thursday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to find a happy balance among competing savings goals. Also in the news: Smart Money Podcast: live from Las Vegas, easy solutions to 3 common air travel nightmares, and how relaxed COVID guidelines will affect your next trips. How to Find a Happy Balance Among Competing Savings Goals Deciding how to […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Socially conscious financial decisions in tight times. Also in the news: How to start saving for your kids’ college, If a high-yield savings account is really high-yield, and if Airbnbs are more cost-effective than hotels. Socially Conscious Financial Decisions in Tight Times Even if you can’t donate cash to causes you care about, volunteer […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Student debt cancellation news, and money 101. In other news: How public defender in Florida got her student loans forgiven, and how much fees do impact Airbnb prices. Smart Money Podcast: Student Debt Cancellation News, and Money 101 Here’s what we know and what we still need answers to. How I Got […]