Today’s top story: Important financial steps to take before the end of the year. Also in the news: Alternatives to gifting a housing down payments to your kids, making your holiday donations pay off, and how to pay for college without student loans. Critical List: Key Financial Steps to Take Before Year End Tick tock. […]
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Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to determine when to start taking Social Security. Also in the news: Tips for getting approved for a personal loan, what to buy and not buy in November, and five surprising sources of debt. When to start Social Security? This tool can tell you Getting the most from your benefits. 4 […]
Q&A: Automatic payments
Dear Liz: Since I lost my second job, we have fallen behind on our bills. Although we get paid on Friday, by Monday our checking account is in the red even without buying anything. It’s all going to automatic payments for things like insurance and college savings for our child. I think the bank has […]
Q&A: 401(k) and job changes
Dear Liz: I had to resign from my job as a phlebotomist at a hospital. Did I lose the money that was in my 401(k) or do I still have it? How do I find out? Answer: Any money you contributed to a 401(k) is yours. Money contributed by your employer may be subjected to […]
Friday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Understanding your free credit scores. Also in the news: What spooks us most about money, overcoming our 401(k) fears, and why it’s more about what you keep, instead of what you make. How to Make Sense of Your Free Credit Scores Deciphering the information. What Spooks Us Most About Money Getting over […]
Thursday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: The email mistake that can hurt your credit. Also in the news: Tools to eliminate student debt, tax identity theft, and scams that target investors. The Email Mistake That Can Hurt Your Credit Unsubscribe is your friend. 2 Tools to Eliminate Student Loan Debt Income-based repayment plans could reduce your monthly payments. […]