Today’s top story: 6 empowering money moves to boost your financial confidence. Also in the news: Credit card fees likely to hit $40 in 2020, when everything will go on sale in 2020, and why saving for retirement is about to get easier. 6 Empowering Money Moves to Boost Your Financial Confidence A confidence boost […]
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Thursday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to make your money biases work for you. Also in the news: How to get airline perks without elite status, where people with the best – and worst – credit card habits live in the US, and spending down your FISA starts with the right payment card. How to Make Your […]
Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: 9 money resolutions (and tips) for 2020. Also in the news: How and when to ask for a credit card retention offer, the high-interest account you’ve never heard of, and how to avoid a tax audit in 2020. 9 Money Resolutions (and Tips) for 2020 From Our Experts A chance for a […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: New Year, Fresh Finances: How to rebound after banking troubles. Also in the news: Gift card expiration dates, 5 great reasons to carry a hotel credit card, and why lawmakers may kill this popular retirement tax break for the wealthy. New Year, Fresh Finances: How to Rebound After Banking Troubles Giving yourself […]
How to make your money biases work for you
The way our brains work can cost us a lot of money. But some of our mental quirks can be turned to our advantage. Cognitive biases are the faulty ways of thinking that can persuade us to run up debt, save too little and make stupid investment decisions. The bandwagon effect, for example, entices us […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Retirement costs that could surprise you. Also in the news: A new episode of the SmartMoney podcast on keeping your New Year’s money resolution, how procrastinators can win at gift-giving, and another reason to not pay for your gas at the pump. Retirement Costs That Could Surprise You Covering all the bases. […]