Today’s top story: Senior checking accounts. Also in the news: The best Earth Day sales and freebies, five reasons why a nearly perfect credit score isn’t enough, and how to file taxes for a deceased love one. What Is a Senior Checking Account? The pros and cons. Best Earth Day Sales, Deals and Freebies Thank […]
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Thursday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Using your tax refund to secure your future. Also in the news: Frequent overdrafters lose hundreds in fees, what to do before age 40 to retire comfortably, and how viewing your budget as a circle instead of a list can provide more flexibility. 5 Ways to Use Your Tax Refund to Secure […]
Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How paying rent can affect your credit. Also in the news: How to protect yourself from cybercrime while banking with your phone, why you shouldn’t consider something “yours” until it’s completely paid off, and financial strategies for creative types without steady incomes. How Paying Rent Can Affect Your Credit Rent-reporting services can […]
10 Ways to Trick Yourself Into Saving
Saving money isn’t that hard. What’s hard is keeping money saved. It’s too easy to cut expenses in one area only to spend more somewhere else. Sticking cash into savings won’t help if it comes right back out again. In my latest for NerdWallet, how to trick yourself into savings that actually last.
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Avoiding financial pitfalls in your 20’s. Also in the news: The hidden costs of selling your home, what to do when you haven’t saved for your kid’s college tuition, and the clock is ticking on a popular Social Security strategy. How to Avoid 5 Financial Pitfalls in Your 20s Welcome to the […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How small choices can have a big impact on your finances. Also in the news: 9 things that can trigger an IRS audit, how to organize your financial documents, and 10 tax breaks for homeowners. Small Choices Have a Big Impact on Your Finances Why some become rich and others stay broke. […]