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 […]
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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 […]
Q&A: How to get the maximum in financial aid
Dear Liz: I’m having trouble finding information about how to structure my finances to get the maximum financial aid for my kids when they enter college. For example, will contributing to an IRA instead of a taxable investment account matter? Should I focus on paying off my mortgage or should I buy a bigger house […]
Friday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Credit dangers faced by single parents. Also in the news: Financial advice on repeat, how saving for retirement is like sports, and the worst financial lessons kids learn from television. The Credit Dangers That Single Parents Face Building credit can be difficult. Why You Need to Hear the Same Financial Advice Over […]