Today’s top story: Why Americans should care about Brexit. Also in the news: Other insurance benefits you can count on, why millions of Americans prefer their credit card statements on paper, and simple budgeting strategies that can bring real results. 3 Reasons Why Americans Should Care About ‘Brexit’ It’s not just Europe’s problem. The Other […]
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Thursday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: The worst airports in the U.S. for summer travel. Also in the news: 3 smart money moves to make buying a home easier, creating a money map to make sense of your financial plan, and five signs it’s time to shop for a new credit card. The 10 Worst Airports in the […]
Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: When hybrid long-term care insurance makes sense. Also in the news: How to tell whether your credit card authorized user could become a problem, what pro athletes can teach us about retirement planning, and the 7 habits of highly effective investors. When Hybrid Long-Term Care Insurance Makes Sense Planning for the future. […]
5 Good Reasons to Tap Your Home Equity
Lenders want you to borrow against your home equity again. The question is, should you? Rising home values and a sluggish mortgage market mean banks are once more marketing home equity lines of credit. Last year, lenders handed out $156 billion in HELOCs, a 24% rise from a year earlier and a 138% rise from […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How two extra years in college could cost you close to $300,000. Also in the news: How a financial advisor can help with life insurance, tips for paying off student loans if you didn’t finish college, and why 66 million Americans don’t have an emergency fund. 2 Extra Years in College Could […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to save on your cellphone bill when moving. Also in the news: how to survive a job loss, why millennials aren’t in a rush to buy a home, and why you shouldn’t wait to tackle your debt. Moving? One Simple Change Could Save You Money on Your Cell Phone Bill in […]