Today’s top story: More than half of college students don’t check their credit scores. Also in the news: Avoiding common home buying mistakes, the habits of successful savers, and three employee benefits you may be missing. More Than Half of Students Don’t Check Their Credit Scores A very big mistake. How To Avoid Common Home […]
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Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: What can lead to a black mark on your credit report. Also in the news: Rules to follow for starting a business with a friend, how to reduce student loan costs, and the most undervalued cities in the United States. What Will Leave a Black Mark on My Credit Report? Discovering what […]
Q&A: Social Security death benefits for a divorced spouse
Dear Liz: I have heard conflicting information about Social Security death benefits for a divorced spouse. We divorced after 18 years and I have not remarried. What percent of his benefit is available to me? My own Social Security is low as it started as a disability payment and then converted to regular Social Security […]
Q&A: Personal loan debt vs credit card debt
Dear Liz: I need to understand how credit reporting agencies treat personal unsecured loan debt versus credit card debt. I am considering getting a personal loan from a reputable lender to pay down my credit card debt. The amount of my overall debt will still be the same, just in a different category. How will […]
Friday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to keep your identity secure. Also in the news: Automating your way to wealth, what you need to consider before becoming a co-signer, and what to tell your grandkids about saving for retirement. Keep Your Identity Secure With a Credit Freeze or Fraud Alert Protecting your important assets. How to Automate […]
Social Security’s divorce and survivors benefits for same-sex married couples
Same-sex marriage has been legal long enough in a couple of U.S. states that its pioneers may qualify for Social Security benefits even if they divorce. Marriages that last at least 10 years before they end qualify the participants for both spousal and survivor benefits from Social Security. Spousal benefits equal up to half the […]