Today’s top story: The average retirement savings by age and why you need more. Also in the news: What hotel credit card upgrades mean for your bottom line, why banks are still playing with financial fire, and the pros and cons of prenups. The Average Retirement Savings by Age and Why You Need More How […]
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Today’s top story: Understanding what colleges are looking for. Also in the news: How a self-taught baker became a rising entrepreneur, 3 credit score myths you should stop believing, and what to do when you’re worried you’re going to retire broke. What Do Colleges Want? It’s Hiding in Plain Sight Diving into the data. How […]
Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
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 […]
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, […]