Liz Weston

Liz Weston is a columnist at NerdWallet, a certified financial planner and author of “Your Credit Score.” Email: lweston@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @lizweston.

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Who Gets the Keys to Your Digital Estate?
Here’s what you should consider and do to make this job easier for the person who winds up doing it.
Jul 12th, 2021
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Personal Money Moves to Start 2021
Time to check your withholding, adjust retirement savings, spend your FSA and more.
Jan 5th, 2021
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Life & Money Lessons from the Pandemic
The pandemic showed me that being personally prepared isn’t enough.
Dec 7th, 2020
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A Checklist for the Newly Retired
The pandemic is driving a surge of early retirements. Here's what to do next.
Oct 14th, 2020
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Why Taking Social Security Early Costs Too Much
The penalty is steep.
Aug 17th, 2020
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How to Raid Your Retirement in a Crisis
Early withdrawals can have serious repercussions.
Apr 13th, 2020
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Retirees' Top Money Regrets
The money moves retirees wish they hadn’t made.
Jan 27th, 2020