Liz Weston

Not paying Medicare premiums after retiring abroad to save money may sound like a good idea, but you could face penalties if you return stateside.

Rules on home sale gains changed in 1997. But there’s a chance that a previous sale could alter how much you can defer now if you sell. Here’s how.

How much you’re allowed to contribute to a retirement account each year varies widely depending on the type of account.

A collection agency’s phone calls may be a symptom of a bigger problem. Check your credit reports, consider a credit freeze and tell the agency to stop calling.

Roth IRA or regular IRA? Starting a retirement account for your new grad is a great idea, but there are lots of things to consider as you set it up.

Credit scoring formulas are sensitive to how much of your available credit you’re using. It doesn’t matter whether you pay your balances in full.

A retiree discovers a tax preparer delayed filing taxes, causing 15 years of unnecessary interest and penalties. Here are some options for next steps.

Divorce means splitting up the credit cards you shared. Here’s how to go about it.

Estate planning is tricky because circumstances change. Get advice before setting up something irrevocable, such as a charitable remainder trust.

Homeowners of any age can exclude up to $250,000 each in capital gains on the sale of their primary residence, under certain conditions.