Dear Liz: As a financial planner, I am surprised you pointed someone in the direction of paying for a credit score. Your score can be accessed at several credit sites for free. Why would you want your readers to pay for something they could get free? Answer: As a financial planner, you should understand that “free” is […]
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Friday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Amazon launches a car comparison site. Also in the news: HARP loans get extended through September of 2017, 4 finance apps every college student needs, and what to do if you can’t afford your kids’ school supplies. Amazon Launches Car Comparison Site The online giant gets in the car game. HARP Loan […]
Thursday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to save without using your savings account. Also in the news: Why you should have a separate bank account for your side jobs, the bad side to inactive credit, and how much it really costs to own a dog. 4 Ways to Save Without Your Savings Account Under the mattress doesn’t […]
Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Finding your college savings “magic number.” Also in the news: What to do when your bank isn’t measuring up, what to buy (and skip) over Labor Day weekend, and how teachers are bringing financial literacy into classrooms. Finding Your ‘Magic Number’ for College Savings Coming up with a reasonable estimate. Bank Not […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Life insurance questions you’re too embarrassed to ask. Also in the news: what to do with an IRA when you leave a job, when a debt collector calls to collect money you don’t owe, and the profitable business of lending to subprime borrowers. 5 Life Insurance Questions You’re Too Embarrassed to Ask […]
Monday’s need-to- know money news
Today’s top story: What happens to your mortgage when you die? Also in the news: 3 things more important than a bank’s savings rate, 5 times when you shouldn’t use a credit card, and how to curb your impulse spending. What Happens to Your Mortgage When You Die? Who will continue the payments? 3 Things […]