Today’s top story: What to do when you can’t open a bank account. Also in the news: 6 tips to streamline insurance payments on home damage claims, college-bound grads could exit with $38K in student loan debt, and how to build your business credit score. What to Do When You Can’t Open a Bank Account […]
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Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How you can recover from a bounced check. Also in the news: A new episode of the Smart Money podcast on pet scams and buying different home types, the mortgage outlook for May, and how to find out if you qualify for a monthly broadband subsidy. How You Can Recover From a […]
Q&A: Is it time to rethink college savings?
Dear Liz: My wife and I have three kids ages 4 and younger. We have been diligently saving in our state’s 529 college savings plans for all of them. Now with various concepts of free college and student debt relief gaining traction, I’m wondering if we would be better off simply investing future amounts elsewhere […]
Q&A: What to consider before taking a lump sum
Dear Liz: I had a pension from a previous employer that was going to pay me $759 per month at 65. They offered me a lump-sum buyout about five years ago of around $65,000. I ran the numbers and decided that was definitely not enough money and declined. Then last year they upped the offer […]
Friday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How shopping small makes a big impact in your community. Also in the news: How Biden’s capital gains tax hike could affect you, 5 key credit card strategies for international travelers, and why fake travel sites are fooling more people. How Shopping Small Makes a Big Impact in Your Community Invest in […]
Thursday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: What Biden’s free college plan could mean for you. Also in the news: Overrated travel gear that you should (probably) never pack, what to do with extra money, and how to get a refund on federal student loan payments you made during the pandemic. What Biden’s Free College Plan Could Mean for […]