Thursday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: Will you get what Social Security promises. Also in the news: 3 things to do when you get a salary increase, 4 winter wellness experiences you can book with points, and using teen debit cards to teach your kids real-world lessons about money.

Will You Get What Social Security Promises?
Your estimate may not always be accurate.

3 Things to Do When You Get a Salary Increase
Making the most of it.

4 Winter Wellness Experiences You Can Book With Points
Making the winter months tolerable.

Teen debit cards: A real-world way to teach your kids about money
Real-world responsibility.

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

download (1)Today’s top story: Be on the lookout for deceptive balance transfer options. Also in the news: How to retire without a large nest egg, how to work less as you approach retirement, and how to raise a financially savvy teenager.

Credit Card Companies Warned of Deceptive Balance Transfer Offers
If it looks too good to be true, it probably is.

3 Effective Ways to Retire Without a Large Nest Egg
Eliminating your debt is key.

How to Work Less as You Approach Retirement
Time to start using those sick days.

When Bad Things Happen To Good People With IRAs
Understanding beneficiary designations.

How Financially Savvy Is Your Teenager?
The earlier they learn, the better off they’ll be.