What would you do with millions in cash?
Here’s a problem that a very few people are lucky enough to have: How do you store millions of dollars in cash? Believe it or not, this could be tricky….
Category: Money & Personal Finance
Managing finances when a loved one dies
The single most important thing you can leave to your heirs is a current list of passwords and access codes, according to Kiplinger.com. Conventional…
Tax on Social Security benefits draws criticism and new proposals
If you have just begun retirement planning, you might be surprised to find that Social Security payments are taxed, a fact that has drawn criticism and a…
Private student loan forgiveness
Students who have private loans serviced by Navient, and who were also defrauded or misled by their colleges, may be able to get their loans discharged….
Two student loan programs may help with loan payments
For people who attended college with the help of student loans, it’s essential that they obtain a high-paying job as soon as possible. If they do not, the…
Student loan interest increases
If you are taking out a student loan after July 1, you will be paying more interest. The interest rate on federal undergraduate loans will be 6.53 percent…
Four occasions when you shouldn’t buy a house
Buying a house remains a milestone for most people, conferring personal and financial security, and even status. But it is also an expensive commitment…
One rule for car buying gets traction
Question: How much should you spend on a car. Answer: As little as possible. One of the worst car decisions to make is calculating that you can afford the…
Understanding the urge to splurge
If your goal this year is to spend less money, sooner or later you will probably fall short. Consumer psychology says that is not unusual. Research by…
Time for financial spring cleaning
As spring moves into summer in June, it’s a good time to get your finances sparkling clean. * Clean out lingering subscriptions. If you aren’t using them,…