Today’s top story: The most dangerous threat to your identity. Also in the news: How to stop living paycheck-to-paycheck, how to improve your credit score by separating business from pleasure, and the Social Security fix that could hurt your retirement. The Most Dangerous Identity Theft Threat What you need to watch out for. How to […]
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Your credit score may matter more than your driving record
The vast majority of auto insurers use credit information to help determine your premiums, except in the three states where it’s not allowed (California, Massachusetts and Hawaii). Credit scores don’t just matter–a new special investigation by Consumer Reports has found that sometimes your credit scores matter more than your driving record. The researchers hired a […]
Dealing with collectors? Here’s a free ebook to help
Getting calls from collection agencies, or spotting collection accounts on your credit reports, can be scary. You can deal with this, but not alone. Check out “Debt Collection Answers: How to Use Debt Collection Laws to Protect Your Rights,” which is now a free ebook on Smashwords. You can get it here: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/520261. Written by […]
Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How your Social Security benefits will be taxed. Also in the news: A Millennial’s guide to moving out, how to make sure your favorite charity isn’t a scam. and what would you do if you had a surprise windfall? How will your Social Security benefits be taxed? What everyone needs to know. […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to manage your money right from your smartphone. Also in the news: How that smartphone could cost more than you realize, how to save money on college text books, and what happens to a loved one’s debt after they die. 7 Personal Finance Apps to Manage your Money Money management right […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to protect your bank account. Also in the news: How to financially survive moving, how to rebuild your credit, and how to curb your impulse buying. 5 Steps You Can Take to Protect Your Bank Account Defending your assets. Married and moving? Heed these money tips Packing is stressful enough. How […]