Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: Keeping Solo Agers happier and safer. Also in the news: A simple recipe for managing your credit score, how to choose between using your savings or getting a loan when hit with an unexpected expense, and how a few minutes on the phone could save you hundreds on auto insurance.

Keeping ‘Solo Agers’ Happier and Safer
Preparing for the Golden Years alone.

A Simple ‘Recipe’ for Managing Your Credit Score
3 ingredients.

Savings or loan: which should you turn to when hit with an unexpected expense
Making the wise decision.

Those car-insurance commercials aren’t kidding: A few minutes on the phone really can save drivers hundreds of dollars
You could save a significant amount of money.

Friday’s need-to-know money news

download (1)Today’s top story: Poll reveals Americans are feeling better about their personal finances. Also in the news: How to raise financially savvy kids, learning how to balance saving for the future with enjoying the present, and five credit card fees you should try to avoid.

Americans’ Ratings of Their Personal Finances Inch Up
Does your opinion match up?

How to Rear Money-Smart Kids
Starting kids off on the right foot with money.

How To Balance Enjoying Life With Saving For Your Goals
Saving for the future doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the present.

5 Credit Card Fees to Avoid
There’s no need to give the banks extra money.

5 Ways to Save for a One-Time Expense
Saving for and expecting the unexpected.