Today’s top story: The benefits of credit counseling for everyone. Also in the news: Tips on “late-stage” college planning, how to avoid magical thinking in personal finance, and the 4-point finance checklist for 50-somethings. The Benefits of Credit Counseling — Even When You Don’t Yet Need It Surprising things you can learn. Tips on ‘Late-Stage’ […]
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Q&A: Friend erroneously declared deceased
Dear Liz: I have an elderly friend who was recently erroneously declared deceased by the Social Security Administration. She received no notice of this declaration and her first awareness that something might be wrong was when her personal checks and automatic payments to utilities and others began to bounce. When she called her bank, she […]
Q&A: Job hopping can be a good strategy for young workers
Dear Liz: I am a millennial and just started a new job at a very small company. I really like the work I do and the leaders of the company. However, I don’t make enough to move out of my parents’ home and be financially secure. I live in the Washington, D.C., area and make […]
Friday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Why you should be wary of payday loans for small businesses. Also in the news: NerdWallet’s best credit card tips for October, financial fine-tuning to do before year’s end, and ten ways to make the most of your rewards credit card. Worries Grow Over ‘Payday Loans for Small Businesses’ — What You […]
Thursday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Protecting yourself from debt collection scams. Also in the news: Building a small emergency fund while living paycheck to paycheck, how Millennials can save for retirement, and how to stop wasting your frequent flier miles. Spot Debt Collection Scams and Protect Your Money Defending yourself from scams. Saving $1,000 When You’re Living […]
Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: What it takes to succeed on a debt management plan. Also in the news: How to stash cash and still eat well in college, using price matching to save, and how to prepare your finances for a layoff. What It Takes to Succeed on a Debt Management Plan Staying on track. 5 […]