Today’s top story: Why you shouldn’t be spooked by student loans. Also in the news: A judge approves a $14.7 billion dollar settlement in the VW Diesel scandal, the new low down on low down payment mortgage programs, and how personal finance chatbots could help you control your spending. Why You Shouldn’t Be Spooked by […]
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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: A 3-step plan for new grads with student debt. Also in the news: Answers to money questions from college students, student loan mythbusting, and how to cut the costs of raising a baby. A 3-Step Plan for New Grads With Student Debt Congratulations! Now, pay up. Money Talk: How to Go From […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Why you should validate a debt before paying a collector. Also in the news: How to choose a Medicare Advantage plan, how and when to report tips for tax purposes, and how people survived their financial nightmares. Validate Debt Before Paying a Collector, Avoid Costly Errors Make sure the debt is legitimate. […]
A president can’t fix your finances
Presidential candidates always promise economic improvements that are beyond their power to deliver. Any measures that actually could create more jobs, raise wages or lower tax burdens require the cooperation of Congress or business cycles or both. Even if a president could lead us to the promised land of rising incomes and wealth, we wouldn’t […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Why Halloween is the number 1 day for free candy and property damage. Also in the news: Retirement planning, reverse mortgages, and jobs to consider if you’re looking for a pay increase. Halloween Is No. 1 Day for Free Candy — and Property Crime Protecting yourself while still having fun. Your retirement […]
Q&A: How to pursue money owed to heirs
Dear Liz: My stepmother passed away in December 2006, and her executor, who was her financial planner, distributed the estate according to her trust. A while after this, I discovered that she had a life insurance policy that hadn’t been addressed. The executor pursued this and found that $80,000 was due to the three primary […]