Today’s top story: How to avoid currency exchange fees while traveling. Also in the news: How finances can reveal an unfaithful spouse, howto avoid ruining your retirement plan, and why it’s so important to include your digital assets in your estate planning. 5 money saving tips for exchanging currency How to save on fees during […]
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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to purchase a home in a tough real estate market. Also in the news: Keeping your credit cards safe, important retirement milestones, and why you should avoid bad credit loans. How to Buy a Home in a Competitive Real Estate Market Getting the right lender is crucial. The Everyday Household Item […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: 9 ways hotels try to grab your cash. Also in the news: What it costs to close your bank account, how to pay off your high interest credit card debt, and what you need to know before purchasing life insurance. 9 Hotel Gotchas Don’t get caught by surprise while traveling this summer. […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Becoming debt free and staying that way. Also in the news: How to find the leaks in your budget, six ways to become “rich”, and what to do if you need a credit increase. How to Become Debt-Free — and Stay That Way It’s not as impossible as it sounds. How to […]
Q&A: Work from home jobs
Dear Liz: Are there legitimate “work from home” Internet job opportunities, or are all those advertisements just scams? Answer: You should be skeptical of advertisements in general and particularly advertisements about an area as scam-filled as work-from-home opportunities. Yes, many people make a living working from home. They’re typically employees of companies that allow them […]
Q&A: How to escape a timeshare
Dear Liz: How do I walk away from a timeshare? It’s paid off but we have yearly maintenance fees that are now $3,600 each year. This will be prohibitive in retirement, and it’s quite a burden now. The developer won’t let us give it back, and we can’t sell it because the resale companies are […]