Articles On:finances

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Relief from Medical Debts on Credit Reports

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

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.

Two Important Updates to Credit Reports

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

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.

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 ...

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.

Paying for Senior Housing When Finances Are Tight

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

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.

How to Appeal and Avoid the Medicare Surcharge

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

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.

Social Security Benefits and Unemployment

In this edition of “Ask Kip,” Kiplinger’s Personal Finance editors explain the connection between Social ...

Woman Shocked By Finances Mark Adams Dreamstime. For article, Kiplinger’s financial experts explain the connection between Social Security benefits and unemployment crises PLUS snowbirds avoiding taxes.

February 23, 2022

Six Inflation-Fighting Strategies: Remember to WIN!

Baby boomers and their elders lived through the inflationary period of the 1970s and early ...

Concerned Couple Doing Finances. Photo by Wavebreakmedia Ltd Dreamstime. For article, Financial expert Jill Schlesinger of “Jill on Money” reminds us of six inflation-fighting strategies, to whip our own inflation now – to WIN!

January 19, 2022

Financial Recommendations for 2022 for Retirees and Others

Business analyst Jill Schlesinger, CFP, looks at what’s new in 2022, including Americans’ financial moods. ...

Piggy Bank And Coins Photo By Phoomrat Withayachaya Dreamstime. For article on financial recommendations for 2022, including for retirees

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