Today’s top story: 5 smart ways to use and repay holiday debt. Also in the news: Gamifying your financial goals, what your credit card rental car coverage doesn’t include, and how much the wrong savings account cost you in 2018. 5 Smart Ways to Use and Repay Holiday Debt Reward yourself for giving. Budgeting No […]
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Thursday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Money myths you don’t have to live by. Also in the news: Keep track of store deadlines for happy returns, how to stop scammers who sound just like your bank, and how to use tipping apps. You Don’t Have to Live By These Money Myths What works for one person might not […]
Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: What to buy every month in 2019. Also in the news: Giving income updates to credit card companies, Experian adds a new way to strengthen your credit, and how the latest Fed decision affects rates on credit cards, mortgages and savings accounts. What to Buy Every Month in 2019 Plan your purchases […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: 9 housing and mortgage trends to watch for in 2019. Also in the news: Your easiest New Year’s resolution, a DNA test sends a family of 5 on a journey of a lifetime, and how often your credit score is updated. 9 Housing and Mortgage Trends to Watch for in 2019 What […]
You don’t have to live by these money myths
We’re told experiences are supposed to make us happier than stuff — turns out that may apply mostly to the affluent. The famous marshmallow test that predicts future success, based on which kids can resist an immediate treat? That research has similar problems. Meanwhile, the jury’s still out on whether willpower is something you can […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to prevent gift card fraud this holiday season. Also in the news: Those “live checks” promise cash but come with a catch, renovation loans expand your home buying options, and the 2019 tax brackets. How to Prevent Gift Card Fraud This Holiday Season Keep an eye out for scams. That ‘Live […]