Today’s top story: How to take charge of your credit this year. Also in the news: Several Chase cards will earn more rewards of Lyft rides, 6 inspired ideas for traveling smarter this year, and how much you need to save every month to earn $50K a year in interest for retirement. How to Take […]
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Thursday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Here’s what bad financial advice can cost you. Also in the news: VA home loan limits disappear, fees rise, FAFSA and the military draft, and key questions to ask before buying that annuity. Here’s What Bad Financial Advice Costs You Don’t make someone else rich at your expense. VA Home Loan Limits […]
Here’s what bad financial advice costs you
Good financial advice leaves you better off. Bad advice does the opposite, and may even enrich someone else at your expense. In my latest for the Associated Press, some areas where you need to be particularly careful to seek out good advice, since bad advice can be so costly.
Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Turn your next car purchase into a vacation. Also in the news: The new version of layaway, how soon you’ll recover from holiday spending, and why Travelex users need to lock down their financial information right now. Turn Your Next Car Purchase Into a Vacation The car you want might be cheaper […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to create a retirement ‘paycheck’. Also in the news: Handy money rules of thumb for a quick financial checkup, how one woman ditched nearly $60K of debt in less than a year, and the retirement savings blind spot you don’t realize you have. How to Create a Retirement ‘Paycheck’ Creating a […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to make room for fun in your 2020 budget. Also in the news: You may have to give more personal data to get a personal loan, how to focus on monthly tasks to hit 2020 money goals, and how scammers can use your old credit card numbers. How to Make Room […]