Today’s top story: How student loan fees work and what they cost. Also in the news: Making renting work for your financial goals, what millennials get wrong about Social Security, and does the new Apple credit card live up to the hype? How Student Loan Fees Work and What They Cost Origination fees can be […]
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Q&A: Why not to prepay a mortgage
Dear Liz: I want to save interest by making biweekly mortgage payments. My loan company said I couldn’t do that, but I wondered if there was a way by first paying the monthly mortgage and then making a half payment mid-month toward the next month’s due date, to get started. Then I’d make another half […]
Q&A: Can this marriage’s finances be saved?
Dear Liz: I am 64 and my husband is 63. I retired five years ago after a 30-year professional career. My husband is an executive and plans to work until 70. We own two homes and one is a rental property. Both our boys are successfully launched. Currently, 67% of our retirement money is in […]
Friday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Make renting work for your financial goals. Also in the news: Why this investment account is becoming more popular, what millennials get wrong about Social Security, and the common money regimen that can backfire and leave you worse off. Make Renting Work for Your Financial Goals Rent reporting can boost your credit […]
Thursday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: What millennials get wrong about Social Security. Also in the news: How to save more money for your next vacation, the best rewards credit cards for family travel, and why you should think of your finances in terms of what you’re not buying. What Millennials Get Wrong About Social Security The danger […]
Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: One travel hacker’s favorite sweet spot redemptions. Also in the news: How your credit moves could send the wrong signal about you, how student loan fees work and what they cost, and MoviePass exposes credit card data of thousands of users. One Travel Hacker’s Favorite Sweet Spot Redemptions Stretching your miles further. […]