Today’s top story: Ace back-to-school shopping with six smart moves. Also in the news: How to prepare for the next recession, how a remodeling project changes your property tax bill and adding more cash investments to your portfolio. Ace Back-to-School Shopping With 6 Smart Moves Avoiding the splurge trap. How to Get Ready for the […]
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Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: 5 wrong ideas you might have about financial planning. Also in the news: Bringing retirement savings goals closer, tips for back-to-school shopping, and how to kick your adult child out of the house. 5 Wrong Ideas You Might Have About Financial Planning It’s not just for rich people. If You Can’t Picture […]
What do colleges want? It’s hiding in plain sight
The college application process can seem pretty mysterious to the uninitiated. But what colleges want from their applicants isn’t a secret. Schools telegraph what they’re after in the form of big data that’s available online to anyone. High school students can use that data to apply where they will be strong candidates, boosting their chances […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Insurers turn to technology to woo drivers. Also in the news: Beemers, Benzes and other luxury used-car bargains, 7 tactics to help car-buying newbies bargain like a boss, and credit cards still charge interest after you die. Insurers Turn to Technology to Woo Drivers Gadgets that can keep your rates down. Beemers, […]
Q&A: Do credit scores punish you for not carrying debt?
Dear Liz: I am fortunate to be able to afford homeownership without having to obtain a mortgage. The same is true of owning cars without a car loan. I pay my credit card bills in full each month. In short, I do not carry any debt. However, it seems to me that I am being […]
Q&A: Social Security spousal benefits
Dear Liz: In a recent article, you mentioned spousal benefits. If someone started her own Social Security benefit at 62, is there no way of drawing a spousal benefit at a later date? Answer: When you apply for Social Security now, you’re “deemed” (considered by the Social Security Administration) to be applying for both your […]