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Terri Williams

Terri Williams has over 10 years of experience writing about student loans, mortgages, real estate, budgeting, home improvement and business in general. Her work has appeared in The Economist, TIME, Forbes, Architectural Digest and Realtor.com.

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Should Retirees Pay Off All of Their Debt?

Before you put a match to your mortgage, think about whether you will have enough liquid assets for emergencies — and routine expenses
October 18, 2023
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Why Women Outlive Men but Save Less for Retirement

Lower pay, fewer promotions and career breaks to have children make saving difficult; as a result, the poverty rate for older women is rising
October 16, 2023
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Get Paid to Save for Retirement

A little-known tax credit is available to encourage moderate-income Americans to save more for their retirement years
September 28, 2023
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Investment Fraud Soars

Losses to Ponzi schemes, franchise fraud, real-estate swindles and advance-fee cons quadruple in one year, approach $1 billion
September 15, 2023
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How to Save Money on Your Mortgage

Learn what matters most to lenders, and then polish up your credit history
August 3, 2023
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Insurance à la Carte

Here are some common risks that many homeowner insurance policies charge extra to cover
July 28, 2023
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Inflation Fighters

How retired people on fixed incomes can make their money go farther
July 11, 2023
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Surprising Claims Car Insurers Won't Pay

Don’t wait until after a collision to find out what your automobile insurance policy actually does — and does not — cover
May 23, 2023
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Tips to Navigate Inflation

Experienced business founders and managers offer mentor-like advice for running your business in times of high inflation
May 15, 2023
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Social Insecurity

Beware: Social Security benefits can be garnished to pay some old debts
May 11, 2023
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Can You Inherit Your Parent’s Pension?

Probably not, if you are talking about a defined-benefit pension, but you may be eligible for other benefits
May 1, 2023
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Beware of Fixer-Uppers

You’re retired and you have time to burn, but that doesn’t mean you should renovate an old house
January 17, 2023
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