Today’s top story: How to calculate your retirement number. Also in the news: Hilton HHonors program suffers a data breach, the biggest mistakes people make when saving for retirement, and a beginner’s guide to taxes for newly married couples. 3 Ways to Calculate Your Retirement Number Determining how much you need to retire. Newest Target […]
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Thursday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How student loan servicers are trying to trick you. Also in the news: When to use your debit card instead of credit, saving for your kids’ college education, and tips on getting and staying out of debt. 6 Ways Student Loan Servicers Are Trying to Trick You Pay close attention to every […]
Please join me at Lunafest
Lunafest is an annual film festival of short films by, for and about women. It’s the main fundraiser for the Bloom Again Foundation, which helps poor working women. I’ll be joining award-winning artist Sylvia Saint James and my friend Lois Frankel (author of several books, including “Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office”) on Sunday, […]
Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How often you need to change your passwords. Also in the news: The truth about life insurance, annuities, and financial aid, how to catch up on your retirement savings after 50, and the four necessities for a successful retirement. How Often Should You Change Your Passwords? More often than you think. Consumers […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: The best additions to your financial toolbox. Also in the news: Safeguarding your digital assets, saving money on moving expenses, and what you should look for when choosing a new bank. 10 Best Personal-Finance Tools to Better Manage Your Money Additions to your financial toolbox. Safeguard Your Digital Assets — In Just […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to save money on your upcoming tax bill. Also in the news: Tracking your wasteful spending, how to get the best deal on car insurance, and why it pays to shop around for Medicare insurance plans. 7 Money-Saving Tips to Cut Your Tax Bill How to make tax season a little […]