Today’s top story: How your medical debt impacts your FICO score. Also in the news: Signs your parents are victims of a financial scam, what you need to know when hunting for scholarships, and how to fly first class on the cheap. The Impact of Medical Debt on FICO Scores A new formula treats medical […]
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Q&A: Co-signing student loans
Dear Liz: I have two kids heading to college. Both need co-signers for their student loans. Will me co-signing have a negative effect on my credit? The kids have no choice. I’m middle class, having made enough to get myself by as a divorcee, but there’s no college savings. To make matters worse, I make […]
Q&A: IRS Electronic Payment System
Dear Liz: I was intrigued by your answer to the question about paying taxes through the IRS Electronic Tax Payment System. I went to the website you mentioned (www.irs.gov/payments) and found that there was a fee. You didn’t point this out, and I think it is relevant. My quarterly estimated payment would be $1,726 and […]
Friday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to simplify your financial life. Also in the news: Credit card fees you shouldn’t have to pay, the hidden costs of starting your own business, and the amazing credit card features you’ve always wanted. 8 Easy Ways to Simplify Your Financial Life Sifting through the clutter. 6 outrageous credit card fees […]
6 estate planning tips even broke people need to take
No one really wants to sit around thinking about what will happen if they get seriously sick or so incapacitated they can’t make sound financial decisions — let alone contemplate the actual D word. But that doesn’t mean you can forget about estate planning altogether. It won’t just go away if you ignore it, and […]
Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How a secured credit card could help you build your credit. Also in the news: Generations X and Y race to prepare for retirement, how to handle your debt when you’ve lost your job, and an identity theft reveals how he empties your bank account. The Best Secured Credit Cards in America […]