Hoard cash if unemployment looms
Dear Liz: My husband and I have been aggressively paying down our debts and plan to be debt free by this time next year. We’re devoting about 20% of our income to debt repayment and saving about 6%...
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Why you still feel like you’re in a recession
I’ve been through several recessions now, and they all had at least one thing in common: people complained that the economists who declared an official end to the downturn were out of touch, because it...
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Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Surviving unemployment, the pros and cons of taking a personal loan to pay off credit card debt, and where your state ranks on the list of America’s most debt-free. How to survive a job loss Tips on...
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Friday’s need-to-know money news
Why Generation X needs to accept the inevitable, coping with a layoff, and how the key to financial prosperity could be inside a funeral home. Survey: Gen X seriously short on life insurance Note to...
View ArticleElderly parent wants to help unemployed sons
Dear Liz: Both of our sons, ages 63 and 59, are currently unemployed. We are 93 and self-supporting with Social Security and my retirement benefits. We live in our own home and are able to handle all...
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Starting over in your 50s, and other curveballs
Losing a job late in life can be devastating, and rebuilding can be tough. Here’s how writer Teresa Mears puts it: Americans in their 50s and 60s, who expected to be at the peak of their careers before...
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Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: The dangers of medical identity theft. Also in the news: the pros and cons of identity theft insurance, how to pick the perfect credit card, and how to save your retirement after...
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Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to decide between debt consolidation or bankruptcy. Also in the news: Apps that can help you save money right now, how to create an income plan from your retirement savings, and...
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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Financial tips for the unexpectedly unemployed. Also in the news: The real costs of using a payday loan for holiday shopping, everything you need to know about the 2016 FAFSA, and...
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Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to save on your cellphone bill when moving. Also in the news: how to survive a job loss, why millennials aren’t in a rush to buy a home, and why you shouldn’t wait to tackle your...
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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to manage money in your 30’s. Also in the news: Student loan holders catch a home buying break, why you should get to work building an unemployment fund, and the 10 best...
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Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: The scariest thing to find on your credit report. Also in the news: How to spend your day when you’re unemployed, advocates praise student loan scam crackdown, and how to get your...
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Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to file for Coronavirus unemployment if you’re self-employed. Also in the news: Should you save your miles and points or spend them, 8 ways to switch up the new at-home normal,...
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Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: For self-employed, filing for unemployment benefits is getting easier. Also in the news: How to pay rent when you can’t afford it, what to keep in mind with credit card payments...
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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Is my money safe in a bank during the COVID-19 crisis? Also in the news: Helping home buyers keep their distance with e-closings, what kinds of credit card relief are available...
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Friday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Credit score drop? How to diagnose why and what to do next. Also in the news: Put off debt payments to start saving now, going contactless as a way to pay safer, and many unemployed...
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Thursday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: What to do if your kid’s emergency fund is you? Also in the news: Frequently asked questions about Coronavirus unemployment, how 3D home tours are allowing buyers to keep their...
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Friday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to tell if that ‘contact tracer’ is really a scammer. Also in the news: Don’t wait to refinance these student loans, why you should aim for 1% credit utilization, and the $600...
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Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: What to do when your $600 weekly unemployment check expires. Also in the news: Which hotels have handled COVID-19 the best, how COVID-19 is changing the way families save for college...
View ArticleQ&A: Taking out a reverse mortgage may help if coronavirus wipes out your job
Dear Liz: I read with interest the letter from the person who was a tour guide and lost their job due to the virus. I kept reading, expecting you to suggest a reverse mortgage. Are these a bad idea?...
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