Get smart with your money
Dear Liz: I’m having trouble finding information about how to structure my finances to get the maximum financial aid for my kids when they enter college. For example, will contributing to an IRA instead of a taxable investment account matter? Should I focus on paying off my mortgage or should I buy a bigger house […]
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Today’s top story: Credit dangers faced by single parents. Also in the news: Financial advice on repeat, how saving for retirement is like sports, and the worst financial lessons kids learn from television. The Credit Dangers That Single Parents Face Building credit can be difficult. Why You Need to Hear the Same Financial Advice Over […]
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Today’s top story: How paying off your student loans could actually lower your credit score. Also in the news: What to expect from the Social Security Administration’s new strategy, how you could benefit from a financial pro, and why millennials still aren’t saving enough money. I Paid Off My Student Loans & My Credit Score […]
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Today’s top story: Common credit mistakes that could ruin your mortgage. Also in the news: Starbucks will pay college tuition for all of its employees, a young person’s guide to getting rich, and what not to do with your credit cards during your summer vacation. 5 Credit Moves That Could Wreck Your Mortgage Common mistakes […]
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Today’s top story: How to prove that a debt isn’t actually yours. Also in the news: How your credit score impacts your mortgage rate, the laws debt collectors must adhere to, and how to protect your identity during World Cup madness. How Can You Prove a Debt Isn’t Yours? How to determine if a debt […]
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Dear Liz: When I opened my airline-branded credit card almost 10 years ago, it was well worth the $50 annual fee. I was able to book many flights for free because of the miles I earned and the airline’s generous rewards program. However, I moved a few years ago to a location that is not […]
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Today’s top story: Some surprising ways that identity theft can hurt you. Also in the news: How your credit card rewards can help pay for your vacation, ways to earn extra money at home, and the complicated tax rules of alimony. 9 Surprising Ways Identity Theft Can Hurt You Job hunting just got more complicated. […]
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