Moneywise
IT'S ALL ABOUT MONEY MANAGEMENT
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Questions after the Equifax Breach
November 2017 -
Consumers may be at risk for many years. When a pillar of worldwide credit reporting has its data stolen twice in five months, we can't be too trusting of online security.
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Has Your Identity Been Stolen?
October 2017 -
Keep an eye out for these signs of identity theft. If you suspect any of these problems of fraud or cybercrime may be happening to you, here are tips on who to contact to file reports.
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Life Insurance Products with Long-Term Care Riders
September 2017 -
Are they worthwhile alternatives to traditional LTC policies? The price of long-term care insurance has really gone up, so hybrid LTC products have emerged. Lump-sum funding is available.
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Emotions Can Affect Money Decisions
August 2017 -
Emotions can keep people from doing the right things with their money—or lead them to keep doing the wrong things. Impulsiveness, fear, nonchalance, and more can get in your way. Let logic rule.
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What Are Your Odds of Being Audited?
July 2017 -
Your risk of being audited is low, unless you show the I.R.S. some conspicuous “red flags” on your return. Here are some tips.
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Insurance and Investments
June 2017 -
A good financial strategy is not just about “making money”— it is also about protection. Insurance can help in a crisis, and it also can become a crucial part of estate planning.
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Financial Steps to Take before a Divorce
May 2017 -
Wise moves to make before things are finalized. It will be better to assess the state of your financial life before the split happens rather than after. Here's what to look for.
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Should the Self-Employed Plan to Work Past Age 65?
April 2017 -
Some solopreneurs think they will “work forever,” but they may not. See how much retirement income you need and how to save for it. Look at your investment risk and see when to collect Social Security.
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Life Insurance before Age 40
March 2017 -
Millennials have reasons to obtain coverage now: before age 40, before marrying, for lower premiums, for the value of a whole life policy--it may be money-smart as well as a great life decision.
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Saving $1 Million for Retirement
February 2017 -
How many of us will retire with $1 million or more in savings? More of us ought to—in fact,
more of us may need to, given inflation and the rising cost of health care. Here are some tips.
