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 […]
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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 […]
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Think about how difficult it was to clean a house 100 years ago, or make a phone call, or travel across the country. Tasks that were routine then — like, say, beating a rug to clean it — have all but disappeared. Likewise, technology has obliterated or automated a lot of the money tasks that […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: What to know about credit counseling for bankruptcy. Also in the news: What to do when your ATM spits out counterfeit money, how your state department of insurance can be of assistance, and what to look out for when donating to Hurricane Matthew victims. What to Know About Credit Counseling for Bankruptcy […]