Get smart with your money
Today’s top story: How to avoid money mistakes after a spouse’s death. Also in the news: A retirement reality check for homemakers, how to downsize the smart way, and the hidden costs of credit card rewards. Money mistakes to avoid after a spouse’s death Treading carefully through difficult times. 7 Step Retirement Reality Check For […]
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The good news: Through hard work, thrift, and wise choices, you’re set for retirement. The bad news: You might find it harder someday to make sound financial decisions. On average, money smarts peak at age 53, the Center for Retirement Research reported in 2010. The older you get, the greater your vulnerability to scams, unscrupulous […]
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Today’s top story: How transferring a credit card balance could affect your credit score. Also in the news: How helicopter parents can damage their child’s financial future, what grandparents can do to help their grandchildren grow financially, and why planning on working through retirement could be a disaster. Will Transferring a Credit Card Balance Hurt […]
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Today’s top story: How to stay safe while shopping for Labor Day bargains. Also in the news: Trusting apps that access your credit card, how to clear your ChexSystems record, and financial planning tips for college students. Labor Day Deals: How to Stay Safe While Shopping Online Don’t get taken for a ride while bargain […]
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Dear Liz: We have two children in college, both entering their junior years. We have two more in high school. The two currently in college need additional financial assistance, as they’ve tapped out their federal student loans. We are middle class, grossing about $125,000 a year, so we don’t qualify for much financial aid. We’re […]
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Today’s top story: Mistakes that can demolish your credit score. Also in the news: Does giving your kid an allowance make them better with money, how to maintain financial security during retirement, and how much you’ll save with a CD Ladder vs a single CD. 7 Mistakes That Can Demolish Your Credit Score How to […]
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Today’s top story: Knowing when it’s time to talk to a financial advisor. Also in the news: Money tips for college students, why you might need life insurance if you’re getting divorced, and five reasons why you have a bad credit score. 7 Times You Need to Talk to a Financial Advisor Going it alone […]
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Today’s top story: Getting the most from Medicare. Also in the news: Tips for smart student loan borrowing, the mistake single Americans are making with their retirement, and how to get the most from your credit card rewards. Medicare’s Maze – How to Maximize Benefits Navigating your way through. Five Tips For Smart Student Loan […]
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