Category Archives: Credit & Debt

Home Loans, Retirement · March 9, 2022

Prepare Your Home For When You Retire

I have long recommended that anyone who plans to stay in their current home when they retire should aim to have the mortgage paid off before they stop working.

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Home Loans, Portfolio Management, Retirement, Saving, Social Security · March 2, 2022

Podcast Episode – Ask Suze (and KT) Anything

Listen to Podcast Episode: On this episode of Ask KT & Suze Anything, Suze answers questions from listeners about Series I Bonds, Collecting Social Security, 401(k) matches, refinancing mortgages, finding the right financial advisor and more.

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Home Loans, Portfolio Management · February 26, 2022

Podcast Episode – To Pay Off or Not To Pay Off

In this podcast, we go to Suze School about when is the best time to pay off a mortgage.  Are you trusting your gut or believing people who really do not have your best interest in mind?

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Home Loans, Retirement, Social Security · February 23, 2022

Podcast Episode – Ask KT & Suze Anything

On this podcast of Ask KT & Suze Anything, Suze answers questions from listeners about inheriting Roths, Series I Bond rates, Social Security and divorce, Elder care costs, home titles and more.

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Car Loans, Home Loans, IRAs/401(k)s, Retirement, Saving · January 19, 2022

How To Build Your 401K Account For Retirement

The IRS has increased the amount you can contribute to your 401k in 2022. For anyone younger than 50, you can contribute up to $20,500 in 2022.

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Investing, Retirement, Roth Accounts, Student Loans · November 17, 2021

Podcast Episode – Ask Suze (and KT) Anything

On this podcast of Ask Suze (and KT) Anything, Suze answers questions from Women & Money listeners Donna, Mary, Marilyn, Tara, Margaret, Rose and Mike, selected and read by KT.  Plus, a Quizzie.

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Car Loans, Emergency Funds, Roth Accounts · November 17, 2021

Sell Your Car for Your Savings

Right now is an especially great time to sell a car. And for those of you whose lifestyle has shifted during the pandemic—working from home more, for example—getting rid of one car, or going car-less.

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Home Loans, Retirement · October 27, 2021

Downsizing Your Mortgage for Retirement

If you own a home and your kids are fully launched, I hope you will give serious thought to downsizing to a smaller home. It can be a great way to plug a hole in your retirement savings plan.

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Home Loans, Investing, Roth Accounts, Saving · October 27, 2021

Podcast Episode – Ask Suze (and KT) Anything

On this podcast of Ask Suze (and KT) Anything, Suze answers questions from Women & Money listeners Carolyn, Ashley, Leigh, Amy and more selected and read by KT.  Plus, a Quizzie sent in by Jen.

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