Today’s top story: Common credit mistakes that could ruin your mortgage. Also in the news: Starbucks will pay college tuition for all of its employees, a young person’s guide to getting rich, and what not to do with your credit cards during your summer vacation. 5 Credit Moves That Could Wreck Your Mortgage Common mistakes […]
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Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to prove that a debt isn’t actually yours. Also in the news: How your credit score impacts your mortgage rate, the laws debt collectors must adhere to, and how to protect your identity during World Cup madness. How Can You Prove a Debt Isn’t Yours? How to determine if a debt […]
Q&A: Closing credit cards with annual fees
Dear Liz: When I opened my airline-branded credit card almost 10 years ago, it was well worth the $50 annual fee. I was able to book many flights for free because of the miles I earned and the airline’s generous rewards program. However, I moved a few years ago to a location that is not […]
Q&A: When to start Social Security when you don’t need it
Dear Liz: Most of the questions you answer about Social Security come from people who don’t have a lot of money saved. I agree with your advice that those people should delay starting benefits. That way their Social Security checks, which will be the bulk of their income in retirement, will be as large as […]
Friday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Some surprising ways that identity theft can hurt you. Also in the news: How your credit card rewards can help pay for your vacation, ways to earn extra money at home, and the complicated tax rules of alimony. 9 Surprising Ways Identity Theft Can Hurt You Job hunting just got more complicated. […]
Thursday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Meet the credit score you didn’t know you had. Also in the news: What to do when you’re debt free, how to break out of a financial slump, and what single people need to do to protect their money. You Have a “Secret” Credit Score That Could Be Working Against You That […]