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Liz Weston: Higher Medicare premiums often wipe out yearly Social Security cost-of-living increases. Here’s why

Does the cost of healthcare and healthcare insurance typically rise faster than the general rate of inflation? Read more

Oregon Local News - Dec 20

Liz Weston: We received a huge lump sum Social Security check. How much tax will we pay?

Combined income is your adjusted gross income plus any tax-exempt interest and half your Social Security benefit. Read more

Oregon Local News - Oct 26

Liz Weston: What’s the most powerful thing I can do to maximize my Social Security income?

"I have no retirement saved and am not a homeowner but I have been blessed with a modest inheritance." Read more

Oregon Local News - Oct 25

Liz Weston: Want to avoid taxes on minimum distributions from retirement accounts? There are a few ways

Required minimum distributions from retirement accounts currently have to start at age 73. Read more

Oregon Local News - Oct 19

Liz Weston: We’re stressed out by credit company that keeps reducing our credit line

Will the hit to their credit score be worth getting this company off their backs? Read more

Oregon Local News - Oct 11

Liz Weston: Will my heirs be stuck with my timeshare fees after I die?

Timeshares typically have “in perpetuity” clauses that require owners to pay maintenance fees for life, and the requirement passes to anyone who inherits the timeshare. Read more

Oregon Local News - Oct 04

Liz Weston: Looking to dump your timeshare? Beware of companies saying they’ll help sell it for a fee

Some people, desperate to get out of their timeshares, have paid thousands of dollars for info they could get for free online. Read more

Oregon Local News - Sep 27

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