Today’s top story: How to store and protect your personal financial information. Also in the news: How financial fear can be your ally, keeping your kids out of debt, and how to plan for retirement when your employer doesn’t offer one. How to store personal financial information Keeping your information private and safe. 4 ways […]
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Thursday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to handle frustration with your financial advisor. Also in the news: Making your frequent flier miles work harder, easing your anxieties over savings, and what to do with the 401(k) from your last job. What to Do When You’re Fed Up With Your Financial Advisor It’s time for a sit-down. Make […]
Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: With the holidays comes identity theft. Also in the news: What divorcees need to know about Social Security, a different way to budget, and how money can wreck your marriage (but it doesn’t have to). The 12 Scams of Christmas ‘Tis the season to protect your identity. What Older Divorcees Need to […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: The United States Postal Service is the latest victim of a data breach. Also in the news: The most common money mistakes made by people of all ages, your best defense against credit card fraud, and why retirement isn’t what it used to be. US Postal Service Suffers Data Breach Here we […]
Why millennials aren’t saving
Savings rates for adults under 35 plunged from 5 percent in 2009 to a negative 2 percent, according to Moody’s Analytics, and the consequences are potentially huge. Here’s how a Wall Street Journal writer put it: “A lack of savings increases the vulnerability of young workers in the postrecession economy, leaving many without a financial […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: A surprising way identity theft can hurt your credit. Also in the news: Tips on how to manage major bills, rethinking retirement for Millennials, and financial tips for veterans from military experts. The Surprising Way an Identity Thief Can Hurt Your Credit Pay close attention to hard inquiries. Utilize the Half Payment […]