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Q&A: 30-year versus 15-year mortgage

Dear Liz: Regarding the 57-year-old woman who wanted to refinance to a 15-year mortgage, why didn’t you present the benefits of keeping the low interest and low payments available on a 30-year loan and investing the difference? In 30 years the house would be paid off, but there would also be a pot of cash […]

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Friday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: How to know you’re mortgage pre-approval worthy. Also in the news: AmEx doubles your rewards at small businesses until the end of the year, where the savviest shoppers live, and the most common money schemes people still fall for. How to Know You’re Mortgage Preapproval Worthy Don’t be caught by surprise. AmEx […]

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Thursday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: How new grads should handle their student loans. Also in the news: 7 in 10 people would boycott a bank that rejected them for a credit card, why medical crowdfunding campaigns are rarely successful, and how to pick the right Medicare Part D plan. New Grads Owe New Debts in November. How […]

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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: Staples becomes the latest employer to start paying student loans. Also in the news: Places with the highest and lowest credit scores, why you can’t always bring your cell phone to a new carrier, and the pros and cons of paying for travel over time. Staples Jumps on Hot Employer Trend: Paying […]

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Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: How to start married life with extra cash. Also in the news: Credit counseling for new grads, how your brain tricks you into using the wrong credit cards, and the retailers that reward you for recycling your unwanted junk. 5 Ways to Start Married Life With Extra Cash Giving your marriage a […]