Today’s top story: 3 questions couples should ask before getting a dog. Also in the news: 4 Black Friday facts retailers don’t want you to know, what to buy and skip this Black Friday, and the number one financial fear for most Americans. 3 Questions Couples Should Ask Before Getting a Dog A financial commitment. […]
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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: 5 Halloween hazards and how insurance can help. Also in the news: The secret to optimizing credit card rewards, how to make money driving for Amazon Flex, and why Millennials may end up saving more for retirement than their parents’ generation. 5 Halloween Hazards and How Insurance Can Help Don’t get tricked. […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: College degrees can be a bargain abroad. Also in the news: Open enrollment time, how to finance a car at 0% interest, and 3 ways to protect your retirement savings from a market crash. College Degrees Can Be a Bargain Abroad Considering international universities. Open Enrollment at Work: Get Ready to Get […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: The best time to buy plane tickets. Also in the news: Deciding between options and stocks, everything we know so far about the Tesla Model 3, and how to calculate how much it will cost you to move to a new city. When Is the Best Time to Buy Plane Tickets? Timing […]
Saving money makes you happier – here’s proof
The argument over whether you should invest or pay off debt usually focuses on financial numbers, such as rates of return and interest charges. Maybe happiness should be part of the equation as well. Studies in several countries, including the U.S., Norway, Ireland and Spain, have found high levels of financial satisfaction among elderly people. […]
Q&A: To give or not to give can be a taxing question
Dear Liz: A good friend who is childless wishes to give his property to my daughter before his death. He has been an informal uncle for the whole 50 years of my daughter’s life, and we are, in effect, his family. However, I am concerned that the gift tax may be more than he bargained […]