Today’s top story: 5 things to ask before opening an account at a neobank. Also in the news: Don’t go broke attending weddings, the questions you’ll be asked when applying for a credit card, and 13 places you can legally stream TV for free. 5 Things to Ask Before Opening an Account at a Neobank […]
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Today’s top story: 3 tasks for new retirees that will pay off later. Also in the news: Credit card interest vs. buy now, pay later, forget the fed, pay off your credit card debt, and cities where it’s cheaper to buy than rent. 3 Tasks for New Retirees That Will Pay Off Later Taking care […]
Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Why many new cars are cheaper than used. Also in the news: Do this if you’ve already refinanced your student loans, how to find a COVID test to return to the United States, and how the student loan pause has played out for borrowers. Why Many New Cars Are Cheaper Than Used […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: 3 ways to get money back when COVID ruins your vacation. Also in the news: 5 key numbers to know about savings accounts, a new episode of the SmartMoney podcast, and red flags to look out for from personal finance influencers. 3 Ways to Get Money Back When COVID Ruins Your Vacation […]
3 tasks for new retirees that will pay off later
After a working lifetime of alarm clocks and meetings, you might be looking forward to a lot more unstructured time once you retire. But taking care of one more to-do list early on can set you up for a better retirement. The following assumes you’ve already done some basic financial planning. Ideally, before you retire, […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Why rising car prices make gap insurance worth a look. Also in the news: The fed interest rate hike, and what a credit card authorized user is, how to apply for a credit card, and how to handle a windfall. Why Rising Car Prices Make Gap Insurance Worth a Look If your car […]