Today’s top story: NerdWallet’s best credit card tips for September. Also in the news: The pros and cons of adjustable rate mortgages, how to start working odd jobs at TaskRabbit, and watching out for penalty APRs if you miss a credit card payment. NerdWallet’s Best Credit Card Tips for September 2017 Finding the best offers. […]
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Wednesday’s need to know money news
Today’s top story: How insurers are mobilizing to help Hurricane Harvey victims. Also in the news: How to get relief from college costs after Hurricane Harvey, how small businesses can cope post-Harvey, and how to get a tax break for going back to school. How Insurers Are Mobilizing to Help Harvey Victims Covered losses are […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to lower your monthly mortgage payment. Also in the news: 5 things to do before changing careers, a Labor Day look at America’s workforce, and 3 myths that could tank your credit score. How to Lower Your Monthly Mortgage Payment Taking the first steps. Want to Change Careers? Do These 5 […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Millennial enthusiasm for stocks is at a record high. Also in the news: How to choose a financial advisor, why flood insurance comes with a waiting period, and how to survive college without surprise debt. Millennial Enthusiasm for Stocks at Record High, Index Shows Millennials play the market. How to Choose a […]
Debt settlement a bad alternative to bankruptcy
Debt settlement isn’t the Wild West industry it was a decade ago, when people routinely paid hefty upfront fees to companies that failed to deliver any relief. Thanks to increased regulation and enforcement, the much smaller number of settlement companies that remain often do what they promise: persuade at least some of a borrower’s creditors […]
Q&A: How long will a tax lien linger on a credit report?
Dear Liz: You wrote an article about how the credit bureaus are removing civil judgments and tax liens from people’s credit reports. I’ve been denied credit due to a few tax liens. Creditors won’t negotiate, even though the IRS has already deemed me unable to pay due to my disability. (I’m receiving Social Security disability […]