Today’s top story: Steps to build healthy spending habits and make the transition out of college easier. Also in the news: How to avoid risk of student loan default, why you should file your taxes early, and the cheapest American metro areas to buy a home right now. Get Ready to Spend Like a College Grad With […]
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Thursday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to put your tax refund to work for you. Also in the news: 7 ways to improve your small-business website, how ‘impact investment’ perform better than evil investments, and how to get the most out of every drop of gas right now. How to Put Your Tax Refund to Work for You Paying […]
Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Travel insurance that are not cover COVID-19 unless you upgrade. Also in the news: 4 cheap ways to be an eco-conscious traveler, and how to create the ultimate travel spreadsheet. Travel Insurance Might Not Cover COVID-19 — Unless You Upgrade As with any insurance policy, you’ll want to read the fine print to know […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: 6 ways technology is evolving travel in 2022. Also in the news: Headwinds that first-time home buyers faced again in Q4, and how now is a bad time to lease a new auto. 6 Ways Technology Is Evolving Travel in 2022 The pandemic has pushed the travel industry to embrace contactless tech […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Smart Money Podcast on why to sell your house, and managing investment fees. Also in the news: How to handle a year-round homebuying season, and a guide to the current federal tax incentives for energy efficiency and other green upgrades. Smart Money Podcast: Why to Sell Your House, and Managing Investment Fees […]
Q&A: Did this child get ripped off?
Dear Liz: My niece’s father remarried when she was a child. Her father and her stepmother bought a house as community property in California. Ten years later, her father died. Not long after that, her stepmother died. The stepmother had no children, and my niece was the only child of her father’s. The stepmother’s niece took […]