Get smart with your money
Thanks to the ease of comparison shopping online, almost anyone can suss out a 10% discount these days, and 20% isn’t all that tough either. But if you’re looking for major-league savings—the kind that can reach 30% to 50% off or more—then you need a special weapon. You need intel.
In my latest for Money magazine, find out when is the best time to buy whatever you’ve had your eye on.
3 Things on Your Credit Report That Look Like Errors, But Might Not Be
Analyzing your report.
Why students missed out on $2.7 billion in financial aid last year
The FAFSA is essential.
How to Protect Your Loved Ones (and Yourself) From Financial Elder Abuse
Protecting their assets.
Protect Inherited IRA Assets From Creditors With a Trust
Keeping your inheritance.
Today’s top story: A beginner’s guide to filing taxes in 2016. Also in the news: The benefits of a “Walk Away” fund, simple ways to catch up on retirement savings, and the financial choices you’ll regret ten years from now.
A Beginner’s Guide To Filing Taxes In 2016
Don’t be intimidated.
Save money now, so you can fire your boss later
Creating a “walk away” fund.
5 simple ways to catch up on your retirement savings
It’s never too late.
10 Financial Choices You’ll Regret in 10 Years
Things can look a whole lot different ten years down the road.
You Can’t Earn Your Way Out of a Spending Problem
Addressing the spending problem first.
Today’s top story: The important reason you should check your credit card bills right now. Also in the news: What you need to know about charitable giving, how to avoid IRS scams, and what to consider before signing a VA loan.
The Reason You Should Check Your Credit Card Bills Right Now
Detecting fraudulent holiday purchases.
6 Things To Know About Charitable Giving This Tax Season
Getting the most from your tax deductions.
IRS calling about money? Most likely a scam
Protecting your personal information.
3 Important Considerations for VA Loans
What to consider before signing on the dotted line.
Create a Shopping Ban Savings Account to Collect Your Impulse Spending
Curbing impulse spending without denying yourself.
Today’s top story: How to get your credit card’s annual fee to pay for itself. Also in the news: Balancing debt reduction and retirement savings, money lessons to teach your kids, and why you should check your FAFSA status.
How to Get Your Credit Card’s Annual Fee to Pay for Itself
Getting the most out of your credit card.
How to Balance Debt Reduction and Retirement Savings
You can do both.
4 Money Lessons Smart Parents Teach Their Kids
It’s never too early to start teaching them.
How and Why to Check Your FAFSA Status
Staying on top of the financial aid process.
Today’s top story: The worst online passwords of 2015. Also in the news: Why you should beware of the word “afford,” how to start saving for your retirement in your 20s and 30s, and steps to get more college financial aid.
The Worst Passwords of 2015
Stop making life easy for identity thieves.
Be Suspicious of the Word “Afford” to Keep Your Budget Balanced
Just because you can afford it doesn’t mean you should buy it.
6 Steps to Saving for Retirement in Your 20s and 30s
It’s never too early to start saving.
3 Steps to More College Financial Aid From FAFSA
The sooner you fill out the form, the better.