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August 12, 2019 By Liz Weston

Monday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: How credit unions fit in your financial life. Also in the news: How to recover from being rejected for a personal loan, 5 simple ways to get out of credit card debt faster, and 9 ways to teach kids about money. How Credit Unions Fit in Your Financial Life More personal banking. […]

August 12, 2019 By Liz Weston

Q&A: Be strategic when closing credit accounts

Dear Liz: I recently moved to a new state and would like to open a credit card at my new credit union. I’m concerned that closing my old credit union account and card will hurt my credit scores, which are over 800. The old card, which I no longer use, has a high credit limit. […]

August 12, 2019 By Liz Weston

Q&A: Divorced spousal benefits

Dear Liz: I never expected to be where I am financially. I work as an independent piano teacher and my present earnings are just enough to get by (which isn’t saying much in Southern California). I was married for 18 years and am now single, with no plans to remarry. After I turn 66 next […]

August 9, 2019 By Liz Weston

Friday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: Why the Good Enough home may just be perfect. Also in the news: How to turn your retirement plan into an early-retirement plan, how to mess up a variable annuity, and why it’s important to calculate the cost of college – not just tuition. The ‘Good Enough’ Home May Be Just Perfect […]

August 7, 2019 By Liz Weston

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: 5 simple ways to get out of credit card debt faster. Also in the news: Why you should take a first-time homebuyer class, taxes on micro-investing earnings, and 10 frugal back-to-school shopping tips. 5 Simple Ways to Get Out of Credit Card Debt Faster Becoming debt-free faster. First-Time Home Buyer Class: Why […]

August 6, 2019 By Liz Weston

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: How kids influenced by social media push parents to overspend on back-to-school shopping. Also in the news: How one man paid off nearly $120K of debt in 5 years, the number one airline rewards program, and the pros and cons of giving your child a credit card. Back-to-School Shopping: Kids Influenced by […]

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