Today’s top story: How paying off your student loans could actually lower your credit score. Also in the news: What to expect from the Social Security Administration’s new strategy, how you could benefit from a financial pro, and why millennials still aren’t saving enough money. I Paid Off My Student Loans & My Credit Score […]
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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Ten YouTube channels that can help you make and save money. Also in the news: How your 401(k) plan can help you decide when to take social security, how the seven deadly sins can hurt you financially, and what to do when you’re too rich for financial aid but too poor to […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
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 […]
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 […]