Hundreds of flights have already been cancelled on this busy travel day, with more cancellations and delays likely to come as a winter storm rolls through the East Coast. If you used the right credit card to book your trip, though, you may be entitled to some compensation. Most cards offer some kind of travel […]
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Today’s top story: The best airline miles credit cards. Also in the news: Behind the scenes of a student loan deal, how to prioritize your bills when you’re low on cash, and five items to donate for a charitable tax deduction. The Best Airline Miles Credit Cards in America Getting the most mileage bang for […]
An IRS impersonator just called me
Here’s the voicemail he left me (in a rather heavy Indian accent): “I am Jonathan Knight and I am calling you from the federal investigation department of IRS. My badge number is 46719. The matter at the hand is extremely time sensitive and urgent as after audit we found that there was a fraud and […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to prepare for a credit check. Also in the news: What you should include in your long term care plan, how to avoid holiday shopping scams, and why you should purchase renters insurance before the holidays. How to Get Ready for a Credit Check Three steps to help you prepare. 4 […]
Black Friday: Fun, hype–or class warfare?
American shoppers seem to fall into two groups: those who are planning their early-morning raids on major retailers (starting as early as Thanksgiving morning!) and those who sneer at people who head out into the cold in search of bargains. I used to belong to the latter group, until a friend pointed out I was […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: The three things you should do before tackling your student loan debt. Also in the news: Three tax changes for 2015, how to protect your finances during a late-in-life divorce, and how changing the order in which you deduct from your paycheck could save you more money. 3 Things to Do Before […]