Today’s top story: How the way you think about money could be hurting your finances. Also in the news: Determining the right time to buy a home, six secrets to getting a good deal on that home, and why your FICO score is about to look very different. 3 Money Maxims that Hurt Your Finances […]
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Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Five areas of personal finance that you can’t afford to ignore. Also in the news: How your unhappy relationship could affect your wallet, what to do when a friend sends a debt collector after you, and how you can be rewarded for waiting to purchase something online. Personal Finance: 5 Areas You […]
Q&A: Saving vs Relying on pension
Dear Liz: My husband works for the government and will be receiving a pension when he retires. Am I still supposed to save the recommended amount for retirement from my income or can that amount be reduced since we know we have the pension? We are starting a family and could use any extra money […]
Q&A: Twelve-year old charge-off
Dear Liz: Late last year, I applied for a credit card to buy a new computer on the computer maker’s website. I was declined. I was given the chance to talk to the credit card company’s agent and was belittled for having not-so-perfect credit, not enough credit and using too much credit, all in the […]
Friday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Introducing the new FICO score. Also in the news: What you need to know before car shopping, the best credit cards for earning rewards, and tips on how to supercharge your savings. The New FICO Score: Better for Debtors? Medical collection debt will no longer count against your score. 3 Tricks Car […]
Thursday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to improve your credit score by strategically using your credit cards. Also in the news: Avoiding common debt traps, five store credit cards you should avoid, and what to do when your financial situation leads to depression. 7 Credit Card Strategies to Help Your Credit How to use your cards to […]