Articles On:finances

December 5, 2022

Should Senior Parents Share Financial Affairs?

A father wonders how much of his financial affairs he should share with his grown ...

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November 23, 2022

Financial Help: A Company For Women

Kiplinger talked to Stacy Francis, CEO of Francis Financial and founder of Savvy Ladies (www.savvyladies.org), ...

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November 9, 2022

Quick Ways To Make Extra Money

If inflation has affected your budget, you might benefit from creative and quick ways to ...

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October 19, 2022

Retirees Using a Reverse Mortgage for Income

Sandra Block of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance examines how retirees can tap their home for income ...

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Couple outside their home. Photo by Monkey Business Images, Dreamstime. Sandra Block of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance examines how retirees can tap their home for income using a reverse mortgage line of credit.
September 28, 2022

How to Beat Inflation at Home

Rivan V. Stinson of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance suggests tips on how to beat inflation by ...

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senior woman paying bills with smartphone and laptop. Photo by Mark Adams, Dreamstime. Rivan V. Stinson of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance suggests tips on how to beat inflation by making small but significant changes at home, from earning rewards to paying down credit card debt and more.
July 6, 2022

Relief from Medical Debts on Credit Reports

Changes that took place on July 1, 2022, provide relief from medical debts on credit ...

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man on laptop holding credit cards - photo by Elnur, Dreamstime. Changes on July 1, 2022, provide relief from medical debts on credit reports, including faster removal of paid-off debts and higher minimum.
June 29, 2022

Two Important Updates to Credit Reports

Beginning on July 1, 2022, important updates to credit reports will begin to affect consumers’ ...

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Asian woman and medical professional in hospital - photo by Imtmphoto, Dreamstime. Two important updates to credit reports affect consumers’ credit, including medical debt reporting and BNPL (buy-now-pay-later) plans.
June 27, 2022

Savvy Shopping Tips for Web or In-Store

Whether you’re shopping online or in-store, you can ensure you’re getting the most for your ...

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man shopping online - Photo by Teeraphat Sirisatonpun, Dreamstime. These savvy shopping tips help you score the most savings and added benefits, staying within your budget and getting the most for your money.
April 12, 2022

Paying for Senior Housing When Finances Are Tight

Older adults on a tight budget often need insights into affordable senior living options and ...

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Elderly Woman In Her Home Photo By Dimaberkut Dreamstime. Older adults on a tight budget often need insights into affordable senior living options and in paying for senior housing.
April 6, 2022

How to Appeal and Avoid the Medicare Surcharge

Sandra Block, senior editor at Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine, explains the Medicare premiums and discusses ...

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Surprised and Concerned Woman Doing Her Finances. Photo By Alexey Kuznetsov Dreamstime. Sandra Block, senior editor at Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine, explains the Medicare premiums and discusses how to avoid the Medicare surcharge and how to appeal this high-income charge if it happens.