Liz Weston
Liz Weston, Certified Financial Planner, is a personal finance columnist for the Los Angeles Times and NerdWallet. Questions may be sent to her at 3940 Laurel Canyon, No. 238, Studio City, CA 91604, or by using the “Contact” form at asklizweston.com.
Latest From This Author
A missed $20 credit card payment hurt a responsible borrower’s credit score. Was there anything to be done?
April 21, 2024
Liz Weston offers advice on the complications surrounding leaving family property to multiple heirs and other topics.
April 14, 2024
The IRS says you can deduct the “ordinary and necessary” expenses for managing and maintaining a rental property.
April 7, 2024
When your credit card application is rejected despite having no debt, credit scores in the mid-800s and $2 million in retirement accounts, is there anything to do?
March 31, 2024
Money Talk with Liz Weston: Should this reluctant retiree pay an advisor? Can an adult child inherit a deceased parent’s Social Security payments?
March 24, 2024
Money saved in a 529 plan can be used for many expenses associated with studying outside the U.S. But not all of them.
March 17, 2024
Failing to take required minimum distributions from retirement accounts can bring a hefty penalty from the IRS. But it can be reduced.
March 10, 2024
If you pay bills on time and use a small portion of available credit, you can have lots of cards and great scores. Here’s what to consider when closing cards.
March 3, 2024
Custodial accounts can hurt need-based financial aid but won’t affect the merit aid that many colleges use to attract wealthier students.
Feb. 25, 2024
Although the idea of giving property while you’re still alive might seem attractive, you also might be passing along some tax problems.
Feb. 18, 2024