Today’s top story: How to eat healthy while on a tight budget. Also in the news: Mistakes you’re making with your life insurance, why you should live like you’re already retired, and debunking credit card myths. 4 Ways to Eat Healthy on a Budget Healthy doesn’t have to mean expensive. 3 Costly Mistakes You Are […]
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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to build credit when you don’t want a credit card. Also in the news: Why you shouldn’t turn your 401(k) over to a broker, how to save on summer energy costs, and how to save on health care while you’re retired. How to Build Credit Without a Credit Card For those […]
Gamers helping gamers…get into college
Samantha Castillo drove her family a bit crazy with her love for video games–and her criticisms of the ones that could be better. She loved educational games when she was little, for example, but found the games for older kids could be pretty dull. So she jumped at the chance to learn game design from […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Finding the best travel rewards credit cards. Also in the news: Five ways tot get things off of your credit report, what your parents didn’t teach you about personal finance, and five bad financial habits you need to break. The Best Travel Rewards Credit Cards in America How to get the most […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Four quick tips to improve your credit score. Also in the news: What really matters when it comes to credit reports, should you move while retired, and why you shouldn’t put your retirement savings on the back burner. How to Improve a Credit Score: 4 Quick Tips Quick ways to boost your […]
Q&A: When to start taking Social Security
Dear Liz: You’ve often talked about delaying the start of Social Security benefits to maximize your check. But what about in the case of a widow? My husband died in 2006 at the age of 57. I will be 62 this year and could start receiving benefits based on his earnings. (I did not work […]