Today’s top story: The best low interest credit cards in America. Also in the news: How to have the money talk with your new significant other, why a new IRS rule could change your 401(k) contributions, and how to choose investments for your retirement account. The Best Low-Interest Credit Cards in America 2014 The lower […]
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Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Life insurance mistakes you must avoid. Also in the news: The gift tax, how to get better financial advice, and seven credit card strategies that can improve your credit. Five Life Insurance Mistakes That Can Haunt You These mistakes can be costly for both you and your loved ones. Remember, Some Gifts […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How Americans sabotage their savings. Also in the news: Ways you can make your children’s college dreams come true, the best credit cards for holiday shopping, and the multitude of ways you can get a free copy of your credit score. 5 Ways Americans Sabotage Their Savings Stop doing them. The Simple […]
Q&A: Student loans and forgiveness
Dear Liz: I have a rather ugly student loan predicament. You mentioned “the possibility of forgiveness” in a recent column. I feel very strongly that I am deserving (if I dare use that word) of partial or full forgiveness of my undergraduate loans, although the loans from my graduate studies sting quite a bit too. […]
Q&A: The benefits of loose change
Dear Liz: I just had to giggle at the husband who wanted to save his coin change for an emergency. Yes, this seems so silly now, but back in the day prior to debit cards my mom started saving all her loose change in a coffee can when my husband and I got engaged. Ten […]
Friday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Why couples should consider keeping some of their finances separate. Also in the news: Ten ways to give your credit score a boost, six ways to save $1000 by the end of the year, and what the financial world could look like in 2019. Why Couples Shouldn’t Merge All Their Finances The […]