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 […]
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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 […]
Friday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Busting the myths about chip credit cards. Also in the news: Relying on Social Security, how to pay for taking care of your aging parents, and how to avoid airline price surges this Thanksgiving. 5 Chip Credit Card Myths Busted Mythbusting the chip myths. After Budget Deal’s Surprise Cuts, Can Boomers Really […]
Thursday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: What to do when your spouse is sabotaging your finances. Also in the news: Money saving tips for couples, the first thing you should do after getting a raise, and how to afford your next cold. What to Do When Your Spouse Is Sabotaging Your Finances Don’t call a divorce lawyer just […]
Why banks want you to drop Mint, other ‘aggregators’
Millions of people share their bank account passwords with third-party sites and apps that help them track their spending, but some of the biggest financial institutions, wary of hacking risks, are trying to scare people into not using them. JPMorgan Chase & Co and Capital One Financial Corp, for example, warn on their websites that […]