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Today’s top story: 5 back-to-college lessons on building credit. Also in the news: Focus on just one thing in order to retire early, 4 salary negotiation tactics that actually work, and what you need to know before switching to a cheaper phone plan. 5 Back-to-College Lessons on Building Credit Preparing for a solid future. To […]
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Today’s top story: Costly subprime credit cards offer little help. Also in the news: Take charge of your credit score with your credit report, why you should consider a mortgage recast, and four ways to manage your credit card debt. Costly Subprime Credit Cards Offer Little Help, NerdWallet Study Finds Just digging a deeper hole. […]
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Some factors that influence your financial success are beyond your control. Older people tend to be richer than younger people. White U.S. households, on average, have many times the wealth of black or Hispanic households. Those born into the top or bottom of the economic strata typically stay there. But the decisions you make about […]
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Today’s top story: How seniors can save money with discounts. Also in the news: Home equity borrowing and taxes, smart ways to save on car expenses, and the 3 times you shouldn’t ask for a raise. How Seniors Can Save Money With Discounts Every penny counts. Is Interest on Home Equity Borrowing Tax-Deductible Understanding the […]
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Today’s top story: 5 ways to invest in real estate. Also in the news: What makes small-cap stocks mighty (and risky), why auto insurance could be limited in self-driving cars, and how to negotiate a cheaper cellphone contract. 5 Ways to Invest in Real Estate It doesn’t have to be exhausting. What Makes Small-Cap Stocks […]
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Dear Liz: I’m 32 and have a little over $100,000 in student debt from undergraduate and graduate school. I’m trying to get my professional life on track, and I can’t figure out how to pay the loans off. Everything I see online seems shady. What are the questions I need to be asking myself? What […]
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Dear Liz: I have two questions regarding the required minimum distributions from retirement accounts at 70½ years old. If I started taking 15% per year at 68, would I still be required to follow the IRS tables and take 27.4% at 70½? Also, can I take the required minimum distributions and roll them into a […]
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Today’s top story: What to do when your credit card issuer blindsides you. Also in the news: Watching for snags with free money offers, rock-solid tips for buying a diamond online, and how to make a grab for $150,000 in college scholarships. What to Do When Your Credit Card Issuer Blindsides You Expect the unexpected. […]
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Today’s top story: 5 things your credit reports won’t reveal. Also in the news: More credit card issuers are letting you pay off debt for free, everything you need to know about mortgage loan modifications, and how to stay debt-free during back-to-school shopping. 5 Things Your Credit Reports Won’t Reveal What’s missing from your credit […]
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Today’s top story: The average American saves less than 5%. Also in the news: Strategies for lowering your closing costs, how to make money with YouTube, and should credit card perks coax you to go steady with a bank? Average American Saves Less Than 5% See how you stack up. Strategies for Lowering Your Closing […]
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