Get smart with your money
Today’s top story: Tips for writing your will. Also in the news: The most important thing to ask your financial advisor, how to spend the rest of your FSA money, and how to calculate your tax refund by checking out your pay stubs. 5 Tips for Writing Your Will An unpleasant but absolutely necessary task. […]
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Today’s top story: What the experts think you should do with you money in 2015. Also in the news: Saving money on winter driving, tax strategies to use before the end of the year, and how to survive living paycheck to paycheck. Here’s What the Experts Are Saying You Should Do With Your Money in […]
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Today’s top story: How your procrastination is costing you money. Also in the news: Holiday shipping mistakes to avoid, which report you need to read before buying a house, and the digital piggy bank that could finally convince you to start saving. 5 Ways Procrastination Costs You Money Time equals money. Don’t make these costly […]
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Today’s top story: The credit card perk that can save you time and money. Also in the news: The dumb things people do to be frugal, why a big tax refund isn’t always a good thing, and the investment fees you didn’t know you were paying. The Credit Card Perk That Can Save You Big […]
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Dear Liz: I am working on paying my bad debt from the past to rebuild my scores. I have one credit card that I pay in full every month, but no installment loan. I recently was given the opportunity to take a car loan with monthly payments I could easily afford. Here is my confusion: […]
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Dear Liz: I co-signed a student loan for my son. He was unemployed for a year and has now returned to work. The lender is not being cooperative with accepting a lesser monthly payment or any payment until he gives them a lump sum he does not have. They have been calling me about this […]
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I‘ve written a lot recently about digital advisors (including the piece I wrote for AARP, “Do-it-yourself made easy“). Wealthfront, one of the leaders in this space, now has $1.7 billion under management. That seemed pretty impressive, until I saw a recent piece in InvestmentNews about Vanguard’s Personal Advisor Services. Although still basically a pilot program, […]
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Today’s top story: 50 ways to improve your financial life in 2015. Also in the news: Why deferred interest rates on purchases isn’t always a good idea, how to decide which debts to pay off now or later, and the lazy guide to dealing with debt collectors. 50 ways to improve your finances in 2015 […]
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Today’s top story: Planning for you child’s college costs. Also in the news: How to destroy your debt in 2015, the crucial steps in setting up your first 401(k), and what you should do with your year-end bonus. How to Plan for Your Child’s College Costs The sooner you get started, the better. 5 Sure-Fire […]
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Today’s top story: How to budget when living paycheck to paycheck. Also in the news: Finding the best prepaid debit card, quick fixes that can hurt your finances, and ten good financial rules of thumb. How to Budget When You Don’t Have a Steady Income A budget is critical when living paycheck to paycheck. How […]
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