One of the great things about being a columnist is getting access to experts who can help you with problems in your own life–under the guise of helping your readers, of course. Recently I was lucky enough to interview three smart CPAs who had great advice about purging paperwork from our lives, and have already […]
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Today’s top story: Balance transfer mistakes to avoid. Also in the news: What to do with an unexpected windfall, the savings cell phone carriers don’t want you to know about, and the eight loans to use for paying college tuition. 4 Balance Transfer Credit Card Mistakes Making sure your transfers go smoothly. Got a load […]
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Today’s top story: What to do when you’ve reached retirement age and don’t have anything saved. Also in the news: Social Security taxes, learning from your tax filing mistakes, and how to get cash from transferring your retirement account. You’re Retirement Age With Nothing Saved For Retirement. Now What? Don’t panic. For some Social Security […]
Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
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Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: What you need to ask before hiring a financial adviser. Also in the news: How often you should check your credit report, the benefits of tracking all of your expenses, and retirement savings mythbusting. 20 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Financial Adviser Making sure you hire the right one. How Often […]