Today’s top story: How much you need to save every month to earn $60,000 a year in interest alone for retirement. Also in the news: 9 credit cards that provide travel insurance, how to turn your home into a moneymaker, and the easiest way to shop at warehouse clubs without a membership. How much you […]
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Thursday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Recession fears and how to combat them in 2020. Also in the news: What to do if you’ve inherited a Roth IRA, which airline has the most valuable rewards, and get ready to file your 2019 taxes with this checklist. Recession Fears and How to Combat Them in 2020 Managing an increased […]
Retirees’ top money regrets
In a previous column, I detailed retirees’ biggest lifestyle regrets, such as not traveling more before their health gave out and not communicating clearly with a partner about what they hoped retirement would be like. Now we’ll cover the money moves retirees wish they hadn’t made. The big ones, of course, are starting to save […]
Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Mastering the awkward financial talk. Also in the news: Co-signing a student loan with bad credit, younger consumers getting a credit boost from their elders, and one in five fear they’ll owe the IRS money this spring. Mastering the Awkward Financial Talk Tackling tough topics with ease. Can I Co-Sign a Student […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to quickly drop holiday debt. Also in the news: What to know when you hire a tax pro, what to buy (and skip) in February, and when to add your kid as an authorized user on your credit card. How to Quickly Drop Holiday Debt Shake off those extra zeroes. What […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Why credit cards are targeting ‘convenience’ spending. Also in the news: When you tax refund can hurt more than it can help, how to master the awkward financial talk, and why $3 million is the new $1 million when it comes to retirement. Why Credit Card Rewards Are Targeting ‘Convenience’ Spending Convenience […]