Today’s top story: Financial moves to make in the month of June. Also in the news: What to do if you forgot to pay your taxes, hot to create the ideal household budget, and what you need to know about your future spouse’s finances before getting married. The Financial Moves You Should Make in June […]
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How not to drown in student loan debt
I recently talked to yet another recent grad who owes six figures for an undergraduate degree. The ease with which young people can drown themselves in debt makes me furious. And a lot of young people are having trouble paying this debt. The exact number of struggling borrowers is a bit of a mystery, as […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: What you need to know when negotiating with a debt collector. Also in the news: Quick ways to get your finances in order, how you may be unintentionally damaging your credit score, and what you need to know about funeral costs. 3 Things You Need When Negotiating With a Debt Collector Know […]
How many borrowers struggle to pay student loan debt?
We know about how much outstanding student loan debt there is ($1.2 trillion, per the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau). We have numbers about how many borrowers default on their federal student loans (the two-year default rate is 10%, which means one out of 10 of borrowers who entered repayment in 2010-11 let 270 days pass […]
Two months, ten countries–one carry-on
We’re heading off for a European sabbatical soon, and we know from previous trips that dragging along a lot of luggage is a bad idea. If you’ve ever tried to roll a heavy bag down a cobbled street, or had to haul it up five flights of stairs because your quaint rented flat had no […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Tips on how to raise your credit score. Also in the news: How to save money while on a road trip this summer, the proper amount of allowance you should give your kids, and how to be prepared for unscheduled home repairs. 7 Ways to Increase Your Credit Score Fast Closing your […]