Some taxpayers face a desperate wait for refunds | Liz Weston
Many people use tax refunds to catch up on bills and medical care, but in the coronavirus crisis those refunds are not reaching people as...
When parents are the emergency fund | Liz Weston
Before parents ride to the rescue of adult kids, financial planners urge them to map out a strategy that doesn’t just plug a short-term need...
Is your target date investment letting you down? | Liz Weston
If you decide you’re not happy with your current choice, you have options.
Take control now with advance medical directives | Liz Weston
If you get COVID-19 and struggle to breathe, would you want to be put on a ventilator? Whatever your answer, ask yourself another question: Who...
Should seniors consider a reverse mortgage now? | Liz Weston
A reverse mortgage could be exactly the right tool at the right time. Or it could be an expensive mistake. It’s important to understand exactly...
Should you give your kids an equal inheritance? | Liz Weston
Parents who leave their children unequal inheritances risk fueling family feuds. But strictly equal bequests also can cause resentment if the heirs don’t see the...
Start thinking bankruptcy now, not later | Liz Weston
If bankruptcy may be in your future, here’s what you need to know now.