Today’s top story: The retirement mistakes being made by Generation X. Also in the news: Why you shouldn’t use your debit card at a bar, committing to a budget, and how to avoid overspending triggers. 7 Retirement Mistakes Gen X Is Making Timing is everything 4 Reasons Not to Use Your Debit Card at a […]
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Thursday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Thousands of homeowners are missing out on lower mortgage payments. Also in the news: How safe are your deposits, how to save money while you remodel, and why free checking can be a misnomer. 800,000 Homeowners Are Missing Out on Lower Mortgage Payments Are you one of them? How Safe is Your […]
Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to save big on your mortgage when buying your first home. Also in the news: Why extended warranties may not save you money, three reasons not to raid your retirement account, and breaking bad financial habits. How First-Time Homebuyers Can Save Big on Their Mortgage Thanks to the FHA. Extended warranties […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: The secret weapon you should use to build a bigger 401(k). Also in the news: Avoiding the deferred interest credit card trap, talking to your kids about money before they leave for college, and why some borrowers with older student loans could see their payments reduced. The Secret To Building A Bigger […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Five things to know about filing taxes for 2014. Also in the news: What you need to know about the UPS hack, when you should accept financial help from your parents, and how to score some last minute Labor Day travel deals. Filing Taxes for 2014: 5 Things to Know Planning ahead […]
Q&A: Transferring property from a deceased relative
Dear Liz: My mother passed away unexpectedly in late 2008. She had a mortgage, and the house was under her name only. She didn’t leave a will. My family is still paying the loan, and the company does not know my mother passed away. We don’t have a lot of money and we need advice […]