Get smart with your money
Sometimes money is like technology. Getting stuff done — whether it’s updating an operating system or moving a bank account — often takes longer than it should.
There are some money chores, though, that can be done a lot faster than you may think. In my latest for the Associated Press, four financial tasks that take less than 15 minutes each.
Today’s top story: What to do if Hurricane Florence hits your home, mortgage. Also in the news: How to choose a college major with loan debt in mind, the pros and cons of product subscriptions, and the 10 cities where Millennials have the most debt.
What to Do If Hurricane Florence Hits Your Home, Mortgage
Things to do immediately.
Razors, Makeup, Hot Sauce — You Can Subscribe to Almost Anything. But Should You?
Are the discounts truly worth it?
These 10 Cities Are Where Millennials Have The Most Debt
San Antonio leads the way.
Today’s top story: How to size up your property tax assessment. Also in the news: How to never miss a credit card payment again, what it takes to retire early, and how to save money by embracing the ‘pain of paying.’
How to Size Up Your Property Tax Assessment
Don’t be caught offguard.
How to Never Miss a Credit Card Payment Again
Automate your credit life.
Dreaming of an Early Retirement? Here’s What It Takes
Never too early to get started.
Save Money by Embracing the ‘Pain of Paying’
Cash can hurt.
Today’s top story: Don’t be afraid to test-drive your car salesperson. Also in the news: How your net worth compares and what matters more, 5 family vacation planning tips learned on the fly, and creative strategies for lowering your debt-to-income ratio.
Don’t Be Afraid to Test-Drive Your Car Salesperson
Switch when you need to.
How Your Net Worth Compares — and What Matters More
It’s just a just a high-level picture of your financial life.
5 Family Vacation Planning Tips I Learned on the Fly
Stay on budget while still having fun.
Try these creative strategies for lowering your debt-to-income ratio
It could be the deciding factor when applying for a loan.
Today’s top story: 4 ways to get a sales price when there isn’t a sale. Also in the news: What to buy and skip in September, why your kid’s after-school job may mean tax homework for you, and why your credit card debt is worse than your mortgage debt.
4 Ways to Get a Sale Price When There Isn’t a Sale
It can be as simple as just asking for one.
What to Buy (and Skip) in September
Skip the televisions.
Your Kid’s After-School Job May Mean Tax Homework for You
When to file a return.
Your Credit Card Debt Is Worse Than Your Mortgage Debt
The difference between good and bad debt.
Today’s top story: Want to become a millionaire? These choices can get you there. Also in the news: Use points and miles on ordinary expenses, being partners in finances and life, and how to shore up your savings against inflation.
Want to Become a Millionaire? These Choices Can Get You There
The road to a million.
Go Ahead, Use Points and Miles on Ordinary Expenses
Leave some wiggle room in your budget.
Be Partners in Finances As Well As in Life
Understanding the big picture together.
Inflation Erodes Your Savings. Here’s How to Shore Them Up
Don’t be caught short.