Today’s top story: Trump’s student loan repayment play vs. Obama’s REPAYE. Also in the news: What to do if you’re rejected for a checking account, how divorce can affect your credit score, and how easing your financial stress could help you live longer. Trump’s Student Loan Repayment Plan vs. Obama’s REPAYE Understanding the differences. Can’t […]
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Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: 7 ways to improve your finances in 2017. Also in the news: How to help your kid graduate from college debt-free, how rising home values can boost your mortgage refinance, and why Americans are blowing it when it comes to personal finance. 7 Ways to Improve Your Finances in 2017 Making the […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to avoid 3 bank fees you shouldn’t be paying. Also in the news: One-word answers to your money questions, life insurance in 250 words, and how allowance contracts could help kids learn about money. How to Avoid 3 Bank Fees You Shouldn’t Be Paying Don’t pay your bank to access your […]
Q&A: What to do when a financial planner gives bad advice
Dear Liz: I personally like my fee-only financial advisor, who has been managing my portfolio (gained as inheritance) for the last six years. But she has me invested in bonds and gold only and insists that we wait until stock prices fall to get back in the stock market. We have been waiting for six […]
Q&A: Will paying off collections help credit scores?
Dear Liz: I have a question about clearing up collections on my credit reports. I used a credit repair company that did help me with most of the setbacks on my credit reports, but I still had collections that were recent and my scores were going up and down. The credit repair company left me […]
Friday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: What to buy for every month of the year. Also in the news: Why you should think twice before borrowing for your kid’s college, why you need to stop hoarding your credit card rewards, and why banks are starting to look more like cafes. What to Buy Every Month of the Year […]