Today’s top story: How to be a better long-distance caregiver. Also in the news: 4 tips for small-business owners paying down pandemic debt, how to buy an electric car, and how to avoid paying a penalty if you filed your taxes late. How to Be a Better Long-Distance Caregiver Get the most out of technology, […]
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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Do eco-friendly credit cards deliver on their promises? Also in the news: How to choose between hotel loyalty programs, how to become a digital nomad abroad, and the status of student loan forgiveness. Do Eco-Friendly Credit Cards Deliver on Their Promises? They’re a start, but even recycled plastic has downsides. Metal cards, […]
How to be a better long-distance caregiver
Long pandemic lockdowns forced many older adults to become comfortable with video calls to stay connected with family. That in turn means that long-distance caregivers have a better way to see how their loved ones are faring. “You can’t tell on the phone that they’re wearing the same clothes every day, or they’re not bathing […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: 5 ways to help small businesses recover from the pandemic. Also in the news: The pros and cons of paycheck advance apps, an update on the housing market, and 23 states that are ending the extra $300 per week in unemployment benefits. enefits 5 Ways to Help Small Businesses Recover From the […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How poor credit could raise your renters insurance rates. Also in the news: A new episode of the Smart Money podcast on buy now/pay later loans and how to start building wealth, crypto-earning credit cards, and the retailers that offer the best employee discounts. How Poor Credit Could Raise Your Renters Insurance […]
Q&A: Mailing checks really is a bad idea
Dear Liz: I differ with your opinion that electronic payments are far more secure than sending checks through the mail. My own personal experience sending checks for about 40 years with only one mishap (which wasn’t attributable to the USPS) provides great confidence in mail as a payment system. In contrast, not a month goes […]