Today’s top story: The 6 big retirement mistakes and one way to avoid them. Also in the news: Decode your credit card’s fine print like a pro, use caution when shopping with buy now/pay later, and avoid ATM fees by getting cash back at the store. The 6 Big Retirement Mistakes — and One Way […]
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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to buy a house without help from your family. Also in the news: What Walmart’s upgraded cards have in store for shoppers, the cheapest ways to fly to Disney World using points and miles, and how to boost your savings post-Fed interest rates cuts. How to Buy a House Without Help […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How college students can make the most of their summer earnings. Also in the news: 7 tips for becoming an ethical shopper, how store credit cards can leave you unprotected, and when it’s ok to leave a bad tip. College Students, Make the Most of Your Summer Earnings Taking care of Present […]
The 6 biggest retirement mistakes, and 1 defense
One of the biggest retirement mistakes you can make is not realizing what you don’t know. I regularly hear from people in or near retirement who misunderstand how Social Security works, dramatically underestimate life expectancies or fail to plan for big expenses, such as long-term care or taxes. These aren’t folks looking for advice. They’ve […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Car buyers could save thousands with just an hour of research. Also in the news: Home affordability is boxing out Americans who dream of relocating, the 15 best and worst US cities for young families, and why you should plan now to deal with holiday credit card debt. Car Buyers Could Save […]
Q&A: Avoid this hidden risk to your retirement
Dear Liz: I have very low net worth and just inherited $500,000 from a cousin’s annuity. My net worth includes a $400,000 house with a $290,000 mortgage at 3.75%, IRA accounts of $65,000 and savings of $90,000. I also have a pension from which I receive $50,000 annually and from which our health insurance is […]