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Top Story: Predictions for the 2014 housing market. Also in the news: When is the best time to buy a new home, how we’re feeling about money, and the best place to rebuild your nest egg. Glinkonomics: Predictions For The 2014 Housing Market What’s to come in the year ahead. Is There a Best Time […]
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You don’t have to wait for the federal government to fix the Obamacare Web site to learn about your insurance options. HealthSherpa is the creation of three guys who actually seem to know how to program. Instead of fighting your way through confusing interfaces, legalese and a long sign-up process, you just type in your […]
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Today’s top story: Figuring out what car repairs really cost. Also in the news: Protecting your children’s credit, tips on smart charitable donations, and how to prepare for Black Friday. How to Figure Out What Your Car Repair Really Costs How not to be at the mercy of the repair shop. Protecting Your Children’s Credit […]
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Dear Liz: I’m trying to transfer some credit card balances to existing accounts that are now offering 0% for 12 to 18 months. If I come close to maxing out the credit limit using one of those offers, will that affect my credit score adversely? Or, should I open up a new card, since I’ve […]
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Today’s top story: Essential tips for navigating Obamacare. Also in the news: How to boost Millennials’ retirement savings, when couples should separate their finances, and how to monitor your credit after a data breach. 10 Essential Tips for Navigating Obamacare How to find your way through the Affordable Care Act maze. The Obamacare Trick Early […]
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Yesterday on Bob McCormick’s KFWB show Money 101 we talked about veterans’ benefits that are often overlooked. If you’re a vet or have a vet in your life, you should know about: Aid & Attendance: This benefit helps pay for nursing home, assisted living and home health care for low-income vets. The benefit can be […]
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Today’s top story: Planning for Black Friday. Also in the news: How the CARD ACT saved consumers billions, five factors that could increase your insurance rates, and three tax moves you should make before the end of the year. Score on Black Friday by doing research now Developing a plan of attack could save you […]
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Today’s top story: The best online budgeting tools. Also in the news: How to choose between a 15 or 30 year mortgage, what to do when your home is underwater, and simple ways to raise your credit score. The 5 Best Online Budgeting Tools to Help You Save Money Tools that could help keep more […]
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Today’s top story: Re-Evaluating your airline miles credit cards. Also in the news: Saving money on school expenses, avoiding awkward money conversations at the holiday dinner table, and finding the best life insurance plan to fit your needs. Do You Need to Re-Evaluate Your Airline Miles Credit Cards? Changes to several programs has made some […]
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