Today’s top story: 3 steps to tame your debt in an hour or less. Also in the news: 10 housing and mortgage trends to watch for in 2018, how one woman ditched over 50K in debt, and why to be wary of instaloans in stores. 3 Steps to Tame Your Debt in an Hour or […]
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Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Paying for fake organic food. Also in the news: People who eschew checking accounts, 4 questions for your local organic farmer, and defrauded students are losing their debt relief. The Dirt on ‘Organic’ Food: You May Be Paying for Fakes Be on the lookout. Checking Account? No, Thanks, Say Those Who Dislike […]
Refusing to pay could hurt you more than them
Oh, the injustice of it all. Who among us hasn’t felt abused as a consumer? We get billed for stuff we didn’t receive, or that doesn’t work, or that didn’t live up to its hype. Companies charge us unexpected fees and insist the costs were revealed in the fine print. Health insurers take customer disservice […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: 5 ways to reduce credit card interest. Also in the news: Holiday hosting tips to be safe, holiday tipping guide, and the pros and cons of using debit vs. credit cards. 5 Ways to Reduce Credit Card Interest Escaping the interest trap. Holiday Hosting Tips to Be Safe, Insurance If You’re Sorry […]
Q&A: How to find your way out of difficult financial circumstances
Dear Liz: I desperately need your help! My husband, who is 91, is in the early stages of dementia. I just turned 88 and for the first time am responsible for making all the financial decisions. We are deeply in debt and I don’t know the best way to proceed. We owe more than $40,000 […]
Q&A: There’s a big difference in various kinds of bonds
Dear Liz: My mutual funds and IRA are mostly in stocks with very little in bonds. I’m thinking I should have more in bonds, but just don’t know how much I should transfer from the stock funds and which bond fund to pick. Are they all the same? Answer: Just as with stock funds, bond […]