Today’s top story: How to prep (or not) for President Trump’s proposed tax changes. Also in the news: You could be owed money in the Western Union fraud case, why inauguration rental hosts could get a tax break, and 4 ways your expenses can skyrocket when having kids. How to Prep (or Not) for Trump’s […]
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Thursday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: 5 financial goals to set in 2017. Also in the news: What you should do with rising home equity credit rates, simple tasks to prepare you for tax season, and 7 ways to prepare for an unpaid maternity leave. 5 Financial Goals to Set in 2017 Short-term and long-term. Home Equity Line […]
Navient student loan lawsuit
Federal regulators just smacked the student loan servicer formerly known as Sallie Mae with a lawsuit accusing it of all kinds of bad behavior. This is a big deal, since the company, now called Navient, handles billions of dollars of loan payments for about one out of four borrowers. The New York Times said the […]
Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: What happens when you can’t repay a payday loan. Also in the news: How to upgrade your old car with new-car tech, why women may face retirement shortfalls despite the closing pay gap, and the biggest complaints about 401(k)s. When You Can’t Repay a Payday Loan Preparing for the consequences. 5 Ways […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to prepare financially for your death regardless of your age. Also in the news: The best industries for starting a business in 2017, how insurance companies use your driving record as a crystal ball, and 5 practical steps for creating a retirement backup plan. How to Prepare Financially for Your Death […]
Retirement advice from retired financial experts
Most retirement advice has a flaw: It’s being given by people who haven’t yet retired. So I asked money experts who have quit the 9-to-5 for their best advice on how to prepare for retirement. In my latest for the Associated Press, what the experts say you can do to prepare yourself both financially and […]