16 Sep Sept. 16, 2023

One reader who wanted to buy a Certificate of Deposit now that interest rates are higher was surprised to learn all the banks required a checking or savings account to be open first. We explained why.

If you lose your job, you’re permitted to continue your healthcare coverage through COBRA payments, which can be expensive. We considered whether you can use a health savings account (HSA) to pay for it.

We also looked at what responsibilities fall to an executor when someone dies.

See all that and more in this week’s eNewsletter.