Today’s top story: Creating a budget isn’t as scary as it sounds. Also in the news: How filing separately could give some couples a lower tax bill, the history of the credit card, and how to protect your family business during a divorce. Creating a Budget Isn’t as Scary as It Sounds Taking the first […]
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Thursday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: 6 myths about IRAs you can’t afford to believe. Also in the news: New loan modifications from Fannie and Freddie, tax refund loans, and what the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau offers consumers. 6 Myths About IRAs You Can’t Afford to Believe IRA mythbusting. New Loan Modification From Fannie, Freddie: What to Know […]
Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: What to do when you haven’t received your W-2s. Also in the news: When you should use your emergency fund, how overborrowing can add over $100 a month to your student loan payment, and how a millennial couple paid off $20,000 in debt in two years. Haven’t Gotten Your W-2? Take These […]
Book Giveaway: Make Your Kid a Money Genius (Even If You’re Not) by Beth Kobliner
I’m giving away a copy of Beth Kobliner’s Make Your Kid a Money Genius (Even If You’re Not). Beth’s excellent new book gives you proven strategies to make your kid smarter than you are about money–and it’s never too early to start, since even preschoolers can understand the basics. To enter to win, leave a […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: A financial advisor’s tips for starting an emergency fund. Also in the news: How small homes can offer big returns, why partner’s wealth is very important to only 5% of OKCupid users, and how to raise financially savvy kids. Emergency Funds: A Financial Advisor’s Tips for Getting Started Start your fund today. […]
The never-ending car payment
Car payments have morphed from a temporary nuisance into a permanent part of many people’s budgets. Whether that’s a bad thing depends on what you do with the rest of your money. One-third of millennial car buyers chose a lease last year, which helped push auto lease volume to a record of 4.3 million and […]