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Today’s top story: How to budget for a family trip to Disney. Also in the news: How to cancel an extended car warranty, investment strategies for 2019, and 5 credit card trends to watch in 2019.
How to Budget for a Family Trip to Disney
Saving money for the Mouse.
How to Cancel an Extended Car Warranty — and Why You Might Want To
An expensive gamble.
Investment Strategies for 2019
Conquring the first quarter.
5 Credit Card Trends To Watch In 2019
Higher interest rates are on the way.
Today’s top story: Furloughed workers face potential damage to their credit scores. Also in the news: A bill could expand the financial literacy of students, 8 budget types for businesses, and 6 practical ways to pay off credit card debt.
A big problem looms for furloughed workers — preventing damage to their credit scores
Another impact of the government shutdown.
Bill Introduced to Expand Financial Literacy of Students
Teaching more than just the basics.
8 Budget Types for Businesses
Different budgets for different needs.
6 practical ways to pay off credit card debt
Climbing your way out of debt.
Today’s top story: How to stay afloat financially in a federal shutdown. Also in the news: 5 things not to say when you’re buying a car, how to sleep for free (or nearly free) when traveling, and the average kid’s allowance rose faster than American workers’ salaries in 2018.
How to Stay Afloat Financially in a Federal Shutdown
Managing uncertainty.
5 Things Not to Say When You’re Buying a Car
Don’t tip your hand.
How to Sleep for Free (or Nearly Free) When Traveling
Alternatives to hotels.
The average kid’s allowance rose faster than American workers’ salaries in 2018
Ouch.
Today’s top story: NerdWallet’s best credit card tips for January 2019. Also in the news: What the government shutdown means for home loans, 5 reasons credit cards rule for family vacations, and why you should ask your student loan servicer to ungroup your loans.
NerdWallet’s Best Credit Card Tips for January 2019
New year, new cards.
What the Government Shutdown Means for Home Loans
Could the shutdown affect your loan?
5 Reasons Credit Cards Rule for Family Vacations
All about the perks.
Ask Your Student Loan Servicer to Ungroup Your Loans
Use the snowball method.
Most financial to-do lists focus on what you need to get done by Dec. 31, but there’s also a brief window early in the new year to save yourself some significant cash.
In my latest for the Associated Press, three tasks to consider doing now.
Today’s top story: Quick ways to save more money in 2019. Also in the news: Medical bills plague millennials, 3 simple strategies to max out your 401(k), and the basics of Parent PLUS loan forgiveness.
Quick Ways to Save More Money in 2019
Focusing on the simple.
Medical Bills Plague Millennials; These Tips May Be the Cure
Making medical debt more managable.
3 Simple Strategies to Max Out Your 401(k)
Increasing your retirement savings at any income level.
The Basics of Parent PLUS Loan Forgiveness
Who’s responsible for repayment?