Get smart with your money
Dear Liz: Would you please help readers learn how to fix credit scores after identity theft? I have been a victim at least eight times in the past five years. I have filed three police reports regarding these matters and sent them along with other proof to the big three credit report agencies. Only one […]
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Today’s top story: Smart business ideas for veterans. Also in the news: the average amount of checking account fees over a decade, why a quarter of homebuyers are unhappy with their mortgage lender, and the factors banks consider when applying for a loan. 3 Smart Business Ideas for Veterans Thank you for your service. Study: […]
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Today’s top story: Financial advisors on what the election means for your money. Also in the news: How your taxes may change in a Trump presidency, how President Trump could affect your student loans, and how to teach kids about money. Ten Financial Advisors on What the Election Means for Your Money Plan A look […]
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Today’s top story: Probate, and how to avoid it. Also in the news: A Class of 2016 Postgrad student loan checklist, how to haggle down your rent by offering to do your own maintenance, and a few things to consider before moving to Canada. Probate, and How to Avoid It Learn the three common ways. […]
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Updated to add second coupon code. I mentioned earlier this week that I’m giving away a copy of Donna Freedman’s “Playbook for Tough Times,” as well as Abigail Perry’s “Frugality for Depressives.” (Donna and Abby are mother and daughter.) Donna just let me know that she’s also offering a short-term discount on the PDF version of […]
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Today’s top story: NerdWallet’s best credit card tips for November. Also in the news: How credit card rewards can help pay for the holidays, what to do if your parents don’t have a retirement plan, and the pros and cons of a joint checking account with your parents. NerdWallet’s Best Credit Card Tips for November […]
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I’m giving away a copy of Donna Freedman’s “Playbook for Tough Times,” and Abigail Perry’s “Frugality for Depressives.” These books have more than a topic in common–Abby is Donna’s daughter. Both books offer great, realistic advice for getting a handle on your money. To enter to win, leave a comment here on my blog (not […]
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Credit scores are a financial tool, but whether they’re a lever or a hammer depends on how good they are. You can leverage great scores into great deals — on loans, credit cards, insurance premiums and cell phone plans. Bad scores can hammer you into missing out or paying more. The lifetime cost of higher […]
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Today’s top story: Why minimum payments on credit cards are designed to keep you in debt. Also in the news: Retirement planning rules Millennials can break, how to choose the right health insurance plan “metal tier,” and why it’s so hard to stick to a budget. Credit Card Minimums: Perfectly Calibrated to Keep You in […]
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