How employers help workers save for rainy days | Liz Weston
Many companies offer 401(k)s and other retirement plans, but until recently few had programs to promote short-term savings. That’s starting to change, as employers experiment...
Will you get what Social Security promises? | Liz Weston
The Social Security Administration will happily forecast your future monthly retirement check. Trouble is, it's often off the mark. Understanding the sometimes-flawed assumptions underlying the...
In ‘SIM swap,’ criminals really have your number
This scam, also known as port-out or SIM splitting fraud, allows criminals to hijack your cellphone number. Then the bad guys can clean out your...
Wake up to the truth about ‘dream schools’
It's not just the rich. Many less-affluent families also fall for the delusion that some schools offer golden tickets for their children's futures, writes columnist...
Here's how to quit stalling and write your will | Liz Weston
Financial planners say getting people to stop procrastinating on this important money chore can be tough. Financial columnist Liz Weston asked several advisers to offer...