Monday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: How insurance fraud costs you money. Also in the news: A new episode of the Smart Money podcast on lottery winners and what to do with extra COVID cash, how to decide if your first house should be a condo, and how to choose your ACA plan.

How Insurance Fraud Costs You Money
Insurance fraud adds an extra $400 to $700 to your premiums every year and costs about $80 billion overall.

Smart Money Podcast: Jackpot Windfall and Extra COVID Cash

Should Your First House Be a Condo?
A condo can make a great starter home, but weigh the pros and cons of buying a condo vs. a house to decide whether it’s right for you.

How to Choose Your Obamacare Plan
Finding the right amount of coverage.

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailProtecting yourself from insurance fraud, the best time to close a credit card, and when straying from your monthly budget can be a good thing.

What You Should Know About Buying a Fixer-Upper
Don’t let your new purchase become a money pit.

Eight Ways to Help Protect Yourself From Insurance Fraud
How to avoid becoming a victim.

How aging impacts our financial decisions
Some of the first warning signs of cognitive decline can be found in how we manage our finances.

Is There Ever a Good Time to Close a Credit Card?
The answer may surprise you.

When Trying to Stick to a Monthly Budget Just Doesn’t Make Sense
Preparing for life’s stumbling blocks.