Today’s top story: At what age can you ignore your credit score? Also in the news: How to keep home improvements under budget, how holiday shopping plans are being influenced by the trade war, and 5 ways to spend down your 2018 FSA. At What Age Can You Ignore Your Credit Score? It’s older than […]
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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Employee loans as alternatives to payday loans. Also in the news: 3 savings strategies for holiday shoppers, the best Black Friday deals, and many people are still paying off last year’s holiday debt. Short on Cash? Employee Loans Are Alternatives to Payday Loans 78% of working Americans live paycheck-to-paycheck. Outsmart Other Holiday […]
At What Age Can You Ignore Your Credit Score?
At some point, you’ll buy your last car and refinance your last mortgage. Surely then you can stop worrying about your credit scores. Well, not really, although there are situations when credit scores shouldn’t be anyone’s main concern. In my latest for the Associated Press, why credit scores still matter, even when you don’t plan […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Don’t make these big life insurance blunders. Also in the news: Bail on your big bank for better savings returns, Macy’s Black Friday ad, and a new banking scam to watch out for. Don’t Make These Big Life Insurance Blunders Common mistakes financial planners see. For Better Savings Returns, Bail on Your […]
Q&A: Don’t believe this credit score myth
Dear Liz: Is it true that no credit is as bad as bad credit? I recently paid off my house and have no car loans. I use four credit cards every month, including one for automatic monthly bills. All are paid in full as soon as I get the bills. So practically speaking, I have […]
Q&A: The value of a special needs trust
Dear Liz: You recently answered an inquiry from a lady who was furious about the lack of estate planning provided by her brother-in-law for his disabled daughter. As the father of a special needs child, I read the synopsis hoping that a special needs trust was created and maybe was just not known by the […]