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An adjustable-rate, reverse mortgage can get complicated for surviving spouses and children. If you don't have the cash to pay off the loan, you have options. → Read More
If you want money or assets to go to a specific person after your death, you need to specify that in writing. An estate planning attorney is key to this process. → Read More
Generally, it’s best to leave the money in your retirement accounts safely tucked away. But if you must touch it, here's how to limit the damage. → Read More
Dear Liz: My wife and I have no children to take care of us in our old age, and I am scared to death regarding what will happen to the surviving spouse when one of us dies or we become incapacitated. → Read More
When the robocalls won't stop for a debt you don't owe, here's what you can do to get the debt collector to leave you alone. → Read More
As with other retirement accounts, annuity gains are taxed as income rather than capital gains. And there can be penalties for early withdrawals. → Read More
Credit bureau problems regularly top the CFPB's complaint list. Fixing your credit report requires some effort on your part. → Read More
Indexed universal life insurance offers tax-free distributions in retirement. But it's a complex product that’s not a good fit for most investors. → Read More
Although it is impossible for a young person to predict what taxes will be like several decades before retirement, one type of IRA holds advantages over the other. → Read More
Here are some things to think about if you're trying to decide to buy or rent a home that you might leave within five years. → Read More
An inheritance can be kept as separate property even in community property states. But keeping it secret is not the best way to cope with money-handling differences. → Read More
Adding someone to your credit card account as an authorized user is a great way to help them build credit. → Read More
The 50/30/20 budget was popularized by Sen. Elizabeth Warren and her daughter Amelia Warren Tyagi in their book, “All Your Worth: The Ultimate Lifetime Money Plan.” → Read More
Financial transactions between friends can result in big headaches. Here are tips on what to consider before you offer help. → Read More
Your first priority should be building an emergency fund. Most financial planners recommend having a reserve of 3 to 6 months’ worth of expenses. → Read More
Credit-scoring formulas like it when you are using less of your available credit. So reducing those card limits could cause your scores to fall. → Read More
The nonprofit Securities Investor Protection Corp. protects against the loss of cash and securities when a covered brokerage fails. But there are limits. → Read More
A big credit score drop may indicate a late payment, collection account or fraud. How to check your credit reports at all three credit bureaus. → Read More
Balancing current living expenses with the potential for future long-term care can be overwhelming. Here are some suggestions on getting started. → Read More
Many divorced people don’t realize they can get Social Security benefits derived from their ex-spouse’s work history. → Read More