July 2, 2014 By

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

Identity theft conceptToday’s top story: The increase in student loan interest rates. Also in the news: Safeguarding your retirement, making sure your finances are marriage ready, and protecting your identity while on vacation.

Student Loan Rates Rise Today: Will You Be Paying More?
Find out how much more you could be paying.

How to Insure Your Retirement Like You Do Your Car (Almost)
Tips to help you safeguard.

Checklist: Is Your Money Ready For Marriage?
You’re not the only one walking down the aisle.

11 Ways to Keep Identity Thieves from Ruining Your Vacation
Why should they get to have any fun?

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July 1, 2014 By

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: Five mid-year tax moves you should make right now. Also in the news: Why you should consider signing up later for social security, getting a late start on retirement savings, and why you should open a savings account.

5 Smart Mid-Year Tax Moves for Right Now
Don’t wait until next year.

Why Workers Sign Up for Social Security at Age 62
Waiting could bring you more money.

5 keys to a successful late-start retirement plan
There’s still time to catch up.

5 Reasons to Start a Savings Account Today
The easiest way to start building wealth.

Here’s What You Should (and Shouldn’t) Buy in July
Hold off on that new TV.

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June 26, 2014 By

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: How to eat healthy while on a tight budget. Also in the news: Mistakes you’re making with your life insurance, why you should live like you’re already retired, and debunking credit card myths.

4 Ways to Eat Healthy on a Budget
Healthy doesn’t have to mean expensive.

3 Costly Mistakes You Are Making on Life Insurance
Re-evaluating your coverage is crucial.

Why You Should Live Like You’re Already Retired
A different financial mindset could make saving money easier.

5 Credit Card Myths Debunked
Mythbusting.

How To Declare Your Financial Independence
Just in time for the 4th of July!

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June 20, 2014 By

Friday’s need-to-know money news

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: Credit dangers faced by single parents. Also in the news: Financial advice on repeat, how saving for retirement is like sports, and the worst financial lessons kids learn from television.

The Credit Dangers That Single Parents Face
Building credit can be difficult.

Why You Need to Hear the Same Financial Advice Over and Over
Hit the repeat button.

The Offense and Defense of Retirement Savings
It takes a team effort.

4 of the Worst Financial Lessons on Kids TV Shows
Too many money trees.

6 Ways to Save on Glasses or Contacts
Save money and get a clearer view of the world.

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June 18, 2014 By

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

imagesToday’s top story: Ten YouTube channels that can help you make and save money. Also in the news: How your 401(k) plan can help you decide when to take social security, how the seven deadly sins can hurt you financially, and what to do when you’re too rich for financial aid but too poor to afford college.

10 Must-Watch YouTube Channels for Making and Saving Money
Things to watch in between cat videos.

When to take Social Security? Your 401(k) plan may know best
Help from an unlikely source.

How the 7 Deadly Sins Can Send Your Finances ‘South’
Envy especially.

Restaurant Apps That Will Save You Money
Just in time for summer dining.

Too Poor For College, Too Rich For Financial Aid
What to do when you’re stuck in limbo.

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May 30, 2014 By

Friday’s need-to-know money news

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: What numbers identity thieves want the most. Also in the news: How identity thieves will sell those numbers, expecting the unexpected if you retire at 67, and should you be saving for your retirement or your child’s education?

8 Numbers Identity Thieves Want to Steal From You
It starts with your phone number.

4 Ways Crooks Cash In On Your Personal and Financial Data
The black market for data.

Are You Planning to Work Until 67? And Will You Be Able To?
Preparing for unexpected changes.

Which Comes First: Saving Money for Your Retirement? Or Your Kid’s College?
Which priority is most important?

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May 28, 2014 By

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: How to cope with retirement’s biggest stressors. Also in the news: Why you should check your credit score, the financial conversations you should have before getting married, and what you need to ask before hiring a real estate agent.

Five top stressors in retirement and how to cope
Health plays a huge role.

13 Reasons to Get Your Credit Scores
No news is not always good news.

Money Experts Say When it Comes to Marriage, It Pays to Talk
The conversations you need to have before walking down the aisle.

5 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Real Estate Agent
Asking questions upfront could save you time and money.

9 Ways to Live Large for Less
Who doesn’t want to rent a castle?

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May 26, 2014 By

Monday’s need-to-know money news

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: Why many Americans are afraid of going broke when they retire. Also in the news: The expensive cost of payday, pawn shop and car title loans, tips on how to increase your credit score, and what you can do to fix your credit report.

Many Americans fear going broke in retirement
How prepared are you for retirement?

The Ugly Truth About Payday, Pawn Shop and Car Title Loans
That immediate solution to financial problems could come with a triple digit interest rate.

How to Increase a Credit Score: 5 Tips
Closing your accounts doesn’t always help.

Should You Pay Someone to Help Fix Your Credit Problems
Find out what you can do on your own first.

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May 21, 2014 By

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: Why new graduates need to keep a close watch on their identities. Also in the news: How to get someone to resolve your banking complaints, why travel medical insurance is essential for international travel, and five ways to start saving for your child’s education.

4 Ways New Grads Are Vulnerable to Identity Theft
Protecting yourself and that diploma.

How to Get Your Banking Complaints Resolved
Knowing who to complain to could change everything.

Travel Medical Insurance: Don’t Leave Without it
Don’t rely on your existing insurance to cover you internationally.

5 Ways to Save for Your Child’s College Education
The earlier you start, the more you can save.

My Dream Retirement: 5 People Reveal Their Strategies
How to save for your ultimate retirement.

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May 20, 2014 By

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: Why your digital assets should be part of your estate planning. Also in the news: Three reasons to consolidate your 401(k) into an IRA, what the proposed AT&T/DirecTV deal means for you, and twelve things you should always try to negotiate.

Estate Planning 101: Don’t Forget About Your Digital Assets
Your social media accounts and iTunes purchases need to be protected.

Three Big Reasons to Consolidate Your 401(k) Into An IRA
Reducing fees is a big one.

What AT&T, DirecTV deal means for you
Our choices in entertainment providers are becoming increasingly slim.

12 Things You Should Always Negotiate On
Negotiating may be awkward, but it can save you money.

Should you have to pass a test to get a loan?
Would proving financial literacy reduce the number of defaults?

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