Today’s top story: How to save money while repaying Parent PLUS loans. Also in the news: Why your dog needs liability insurance, where you’re paying more in fees than you should be, and how to itemize common tax deductions. Got Parent PLUS Loans? Save Money With These Alternative Payment Plans Repayment plans that could save […]
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Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to apply for a credit card after bankruptcy. Also in the news: Avoiding stress while paying down debt, the biggest tax “break” you shouldn’t forget, and how to slash your cable bill. Applying for a Credit Card After Bankruptcy Starting over. Avoid Over-Stressing Your Budget When Paying Down Debt Be patient […]
Q&A: How to deal with debt collectors
Dear Liz: After struggling financially for seven years, I’m getting a good lawsuit settlement. After taxes, I’ll be set. I want to pay my bills but to the actual company — for example, the credit card company, not some bill-collecting clowns that threatened me with “the sheriff will come over and arrest you” or “your […]
Q&A: Reverse mortgage due when borrower dies
Dear Liz: I was laid off from my job this year and decided to move in with my widowed dad in the suburban home that he and my mother purchased outright in 1989. However, over the years they apparently took out a reverse mortgage with a current balance of about $500,000 (the house was recently […]
Friday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: The lies we tell to save a little money. Also in the news: The danger of confusing personal and business expenses on your taxes, how $1,000 invested at birth could be a game changer, and five changes you need to know about this year’s taxes. Survey: Men, Students, Parents Among Those Most […]
Thursday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to find the best mortgage interest rate. Also in the news: How to financially prepare for a spouse’s deployment, the biggest credit card mistakes made by millennials, and where to find the best St. Patrick’s Day deals. How to Score the Best Mortgage Interest Rate Finding the best interest rate on […]