We’ve settled into our home for the next few weeks: a comfortably funky 3-bedroom apartment on the top of an older building not far from the Moulin Rouge. Travelers will tell you that if you’re planning to stay more than a few days here (and indeed in many major cities), it makes a lot more […]
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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Learning what identity thieves want you to do. Also in the news: Saving money as a wedding guest, market myths that can make you poorer, and how to manage your money emotions. 5 Things Identity Thieves Want You to Do How to do the opposite. Tips to Save Money as a Wedding […]
How much will bankruptcy hurt your credit scores?
A reader whose credit scores have already been badly damaged by late payments and charge-offs had a question: How much more would her scores drop if she filed for bankruptcy? For years the creators of the leading FICO credit scoring formula were a bit vague about the answer, saying only that a bankruptcy filing is […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: What to do when your 401(k) and IRA are maxed out. Also in the news: Comparing medical loans and credit cards, three essentials that could be missing from your retirement plan, and thirteen factors to consider when picking a place to retire. What to Do After Your 401(k) and IRA Are Maxed […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Maintaining good credit without carrying debt. Also in the news: Taking out the right amount of mortgage, how to keep your home cool for less, and what happens when your student loan co-signer dies. How to Maintain Good Credit Without Debt Can you build credit without going into debt? How Much Mortgage […]
Q&A: How to correct social security errors
Dear Liz: I am 64. I recently reviewed my Social Security summary online and saw that it does not have an accurate listing of my income, so the projections of my benefits aren’t accurate either. How do I correct these errors? Answer: There are a number of ways the Social Security database could be wrong. […]