Today’s top story: Year-end tricks to boost your tax refund. Also in the news: Unstacking the deck for student loan borrowers, the most important mortgage documents you’ll sign, and why you shouldn’t raid your retirement savings to pay for the holidays. 5 Year-End Tricks to Boost Your Tax Refund Now’s the time to reduce your […]
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College scholarships aren’t free money
It is National Scholarship Month, which means high school seniors are being exhorted to scoop up free money for college. What they are often not told is that scholarships won from corporations, non-profits and other “outside” sources can reduce — dollar for dollar — the grants and cost-reducing financial aid they might get from colleges. […]
Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: The secrets of boosting your credit score. Also in the news: A 3-step retirement plan for 20-somethings, where the U.S. ranks on basic money smarts, and money steps to take before your 70th birthday. A 3-step retirement savings plan for 20-somethings How to get started on the path to retirement. The Secrets […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to get fired up about saving money. Also in the news: How much you should be saving for the holidays, using “bill fixers” to negotiate lower rates, and the top beliefs that are keeping you broke. 4 Ways to Get Yourself Fired Up About Saving Money Keeping yourself motivated. How Much […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to protect your credit cards online. Also in the news: Tips to avoid investing scams, moves to make before the Fed raises interest rates, and how to handle investments if you divorce. 4 Ways to Protect Your Credit Cards Online With holiday shopping just around the corner, you can’t be too […]
Q&A: More on Social Security rule changes
Dear Readers: The changes Congress made to the “claim now, claim more later” Social Security strategy generated so many questions from readers that I’m devoting a second column to answering some of those queries. Next week, we’ll get back to the usual mix of personal finance topics. Dear Liz: I am divorced after being married […]