Today’s top story: Beware of new estate planning laws. Reducing your financial stress, what you need to know before buying your first home, and five credit card hacks that can save you money. Your estate plan: Be aware of new laws Introducing portability. 3 Ways You Can Reduce or Remove Your Financial Stress Prioritizing what’s […]
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Friday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How you may be exposing yourself to fraud. Also in the news: Why responsible people can have bad credit scores, tricks advertisers use to make you spend money, and the money nightmares keeping us awake at night. 16 Ways You May Be Exposing Yourself to Fraud Stop being your own worst enemy. […]
Thursday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How a single missed student loan payment can damage your credit. Also in the news: Finding a financial advisor who won’t rip you off, how tax liens can affect a spouse’s credit, and seven fall budget moves you need to make before the holidays begin. Most Students Don’t Get How Bad It […]
Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: College financial aid advice for divorced families. Also in the news: Getting teens to save can have a long term payoff, bad money habits you need to break, and how to make living on a budget less of a slog. College Financial Aid Advice For Divorced Families Navigating through the financial aid […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How your house payments can unexpectedly increase. Also in the news: Why grandparents should be careful with 529 plans, why right now could be the right time to refinance your student loans, and six reasons why early retirement could be a mistake. 4 Ways Your House Payment Could Unexpectedly Go Up Don’t […]
Q&A: Paying for credit repair
Dear Liz: I’m seeking help in reviewing my credit report and how to fix any issues. I am not financially distressed, but have FICO scores in the 675 range. Could you recommend someone I can hire to assist as I need to refinance a house I bought for cash? Answer: There’s so much fraud in […]