Liz Weston
Why retirees may want to buy an immediate annuity now
An immediate annuity is an insurance product that provides guaranteed income: You give an insurer a chunk of money, and the company gives you...
Weston: Safer ways to raid your retirement, if you have to
Raiding your retirement accounts can be expensive. Withdrawing money before age 59½ typically triggers income taxes, a 10% federal penalty and — worst of...
Weston: You’ll probably live longer than you think
Women often don't score as well as men in surveys of financial literacy. One area where we seem to do better is "longevity literacy,"...
Liz Weston: Make your credit cards less vulnerable to fraud
Last year, one of my family's credit cards was used to rack up hundreds of dollars in bogus charges at Apple.com. Another card was...
Why is money so confusing?
Managing money is an essential life skill, yet most U.S. adults would fail a financial literacy test. Consider the results of a survey meant...
Medical debt disappearing from credit reports
Health care bills are about to become far less threatening to the financial well-being of millions of Americans.
The three major credit bureaus are erasing...
How to negotiate your way to a richer life
Negotiating is an important personal finance skill that can help you earn more and pay less. Whether you’re discussing a job offer, dickering at...
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