Today’s top story: Should you pay your medical bills with a credit card? Also in the news: How to avoid grad school debt, getting your bank account back in black, and should colleges be held partly responsible for student loan defaults? Should You Ever Pay Your Medical Bills With a Credit Card? Putting co-pays on […]
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Four 529 college savings traps to avoid
Putting money into a 529 college savings plan is relatively easy. Getting it out can be tricky. This may come as a surprise to the families who have piled money into accounts, hoping to reap tax and financial aid benefits. “People get tripped up and don’t realize it until it’s too late,” said consultant Deborah […]
Thursday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: The Ashley Madison hack has exposed the information of over 30 million people. Also in the news: Why young people need estate planning, how being lazy costs you money, and how that generous gift from your grandparents could affect your financial aid. Life After Ashley Madison: How to Operate in a World […]
Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Seven times you’ll wish you had a better credit score. Also in the news: Money habits to master before your 30’s, a back-to-school financial checklist, and why the economic instability in China could have an effect on your 401(k). 7 Times You’ll Wish You Had a Better Credit Score From renting an […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: What life is like when you default on your student loans. Also in the news: How to get the most from selling your old cell phone, five financial questions everyone needs to know the answers to, and how having no credit score can make life difficult. 3 Grads Reveal What It’s Really […]
Q&A: Co-pays and collections
Dear Liz: My primary care physician referred me to a gynecologist for a medical issue. I called the office three times and asked that the appointment be made as an annual exam. During the appointment, the doctor was rude and critical of my body and lifestyle. (I am obese.) I left the appointment in tears […]