Today’s top story: NerdWallet’s best credit card tips for May 2017. Also in the news: VA loan funding fees, the best banks for multiple savings accounts, and 401(k) myths you can’t afford to believe. NerdWallet’s Best Credit Card Tips for May 2017 Which cards you should be considering. VA Loan Funding Fee: What You’ll Pay […]
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Q&A: The confusing balancing act between government pensions and Social Security benefits
Dear Liz: I am a public school teacher and plan to retire with 25 years of service. I had previously worked and paid into Social Security for about 20 years. My spouse has paid into Social Security for over 30 years. Will I be penalized because I have not paid Social Security taxes while I’ve […]
Q&A: You don’t need to carry debt in order to have good credit
Dear Liz: You should tell people that they can help their credit score more by not paying their credit card bills in full each month. By not paying in full, but paying the minimum or more each month, it shows the card issuer that you can handle credit wisely and encourages them to raise the […]
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Today’s top story: Trump’s Tax Plan: Big Changes, Big Unknowns. Also in the news: Savings lessons from retirees for millennials, how to teach your kids about money when you’re a financial disaster, and why 40% of Americans spend up to half of their income servicing debt. Trump’s Tax Plan: Big Changes, Big Unknowns What we […]
Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to manage money in your 30’s. Also in the news: Student loan holders catch a home buying break, why you should get to work building an unemployment fund, and the 10 best entry-level jobs for 2017. How to Manage Money in Your 30s Taking the longview. Student Loan Holders Catch a […]