Today’s top story: Credit card late fees are expected to rise in 2017. Also in the news: 10 New Year’s resolutions for your wallet, will Millennials be ready for retirement, and 3 signs you should switch banks. Look for Credit Card Late Fees to Rise in 2017 More incentive to pay on time. Sean Talks […]
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Today’s top story: 9 facts about FHA loans. Also in the news: What we learned about the stock market in 2016, 3 student loan resolutions to make in the new year, and why many seniors are having their Social Security cut by student loans. 9 Facts About FHA Loans What you need to know. 5 […]
Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: 4 steps to managing your parents’ bank accounts. Also in the news: How banks boost overdrafts by counting big debits first, how to determine whether to pay down debt or save for retirement, and mistakes to avoid when choosing a financial advisor. 4 Steps to Managing Your Parents’ Bank Accounts Taking the […]
How 3 People Changed Their Financial Lives
Lauren Greutman’s moment of truth dawned when she sneaked $600 worth of clothes into her closet. She didn’t want her husband to see what she had bought — or to know that they were $40,000 in debt. J.D. Roth hit bottom after buying a home he thought he could afford Zina Kumok’s epiphany came when […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to safely shop online. Also in the news: The top financial complaints by state, how to lower your tax bill before the end of the year, and 5 ways car ads lie to you. How to Safely Shop Online Protect yourself from cyber theft. Study: The Top Financial Complaints by State […]
Book Giveaway: Smart Mom Rich Mom by Kimberly Palmer
I’m giving away a copy of Kimberly Palmer’s Smart Mom, Rich Mom: How to Build Wealth While Raising a Family. Of all life’s financial shocks, few compare to bringing home an infant. Just one tiny person costs $250,000 to raise– not including college! How will you pay for it? That agonizing question fuels mothers’ choices […]