Today’s top story: Mistakes that could result in a tax penalty. Also in the news: The hidden dangers of not having a will, how to divorce your joint checking account, and what the real value of $100 is in each state. 7 Mistakes that May Result in a Tax Penalty How to avoid them. 5 […]
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Thursday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: What to do when you’re denied a checking account. Also in the news: What a credit score of 600 means, using fantasy football strategies for your investment portfolio, and how to teach your kids to budget. Denied a Checking Account? What to Do Now Finding affordable alternatives. My Credit Score Is 600 […]
Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Credit cards that allow you to set spending limits for authorized users. Also in the news: 8 keys to getting approved for a mortgage if you’re self-employed, how to tell if you’re getting a good car deal, and how to find the best mortgage rates and lenders online. Which Credit Cards Allow […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Questions you should ask your credit card issuer. Also in the news: Student loan tips your need to know, nearly half of couples split home down payments, and personal finance myths experts want to see disappear. 6 Questions You Should Ask Your Credit Card Issuer Knowing the hows, whens, and whys. 5 […]
Do debt management plans work?
Nonprofit credit counselors are the good guys in the debt relief industry, which is otherwise full to bursting with lies, scams and sketchy players. That said, credit counselors need to acknowledge that their signature offering – the debt management plan – doesn’t work for everyone. In my latest for the Associated Press, find out when […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to do what your love and still pay off your student loans. Also in the news: What to consider before attending a for-profit college, five crucial personal finance lessons to teach your children, and how to make the most of working with a financial advisor. How to Do What You Love […]