Thursday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: An identity theft checklist for the holidays. Also in the news: How to save for retirement while paying off student loans, defending yourself against financial bullies, and 25 ways to improve your finances in 2016. Your Holiday Identity Theft Checklist Beware the identity theft Grinch. 5 Ways To Save For Retirement While […]

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Five apps to organize your financial life

Earlier this year a tax pro mentioned the FileThis organizing app to me. Within seconds of installing it, I wondered, “Where has this been all my life?” I have tried an absurd number of software programs that promised to simplify, streamline and de-clutter our family’s financial life. Most fell short, offering too little benefit, steep […]

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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: What you need to do now to optimize your taxes. Also in the news: The growing necessity of payment protection insurance, finance terms you’ll need to know for the future, and ten signs you’re not financially ready to buy a house. Everything You Should Do at the End of the Year to […]

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Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: The biggest income tax changes for 2016. Also in the news: What you wish you could tell your younger self about money, avoiding “skip a payment” holiday offers, and how to make a better money plan for the new year. 10 biggest income tax changes to plan for in 2016 Prepare yourself. […]

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Monday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: Credit mistakes you’ll regret immediately. Also in the news: Apps to organize your financial life, how to curb impulse buying, and changes you need to make if you’re laid off. 5 Credit Mistakes You’ll Regret Immediately Avoid making these at all costs. 5 Apps to Organize Your Financial Life Organization right at […]

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Q&A: Public pension and Social Security

Dear Liz: I am one of the thousands of adjunct faculty who teach in our nation’s colleges. We are paid on an hourly or per-class basis. We therefore earn a fraction of what tenured faculty earn. I am covered by a state teachers pension, but my anticipated benefit, even after 30 years of teaching, will […]

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Q&A: Credit reports for the deceased

Dear Liz: How does one get credit reports for someone who is dead? My deceased husband is still on my mortgage and I’d like to review his report to make sure it is correct. The estate went through probate, so I have court documents showing I am the executor. I looked at credit bureau websites […]

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Friday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: What you need to know about auto-paying your bills. Also in the news: How to make a better plan for your money in 2016, often overlooked year-end tax tips, and every possible option for paying for college. The Dos & Don’ts of Auto-Paying Your Bills Attention still needs to be paid. 5 […]

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Thursday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: How to keep your tax refund safe. Also in the news: How to achieve financial fitness, building your gift-buying budget, and how to be smart about holiday spending. The Simple Way to Keep Your Tax Refund Safe Protecting what’s yours. 5 Money-Saving Exercises to Achieve Financial Fitness Getting your wallet in shape. […]

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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: Financial tips for the unexpectedly unemployed. Also in the news: The real costs of using a payday loan for holiday shopping, everything you need to know about the 2016 FAFSA, and what you should do with your year-end bonus. Financial Tips For The Unexpectedly Unemployed Don’t panic. What It Really Costs to […]

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