Today’s top story: How to determine whether to rent or buy. Also in the news: Becoming a better car buyer, how to save during wedding planning, and how to protect your finances during a divorce. Is It Better to Rent or Buy? These calculators will help you decide. 3 Ways to Be a Better Car […]
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Thursday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: The pros and cons of becoming a landlord. Also in the news: The painless way to create a budget, which metro areas have the best cost of living, and why you need to change you eBay password immediately. Is Becoming a Landlord Worth It? Passive income is great, but it can come […]
Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Why new graduates need to keep a close watch on their identities. Also in the news: How to get someone to resolve your banking complaints, why travel medical insurance is essential for international travel, and five ways to start saving for your child’s education. 4 Ways New Grads Are Vulnerable to Identity […]
Credit scores “overly penalized” for medical bills, regulator says
If you have a collection account on your credit reports, chances are pretty good it’s from a medical bill. And chances are also good that the collection is having an outsized impact on your credit scores. Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released a study saying credit scores unfairly penalized people with medical collections. Those […]
Give a money-smart graduation gift
Cash is by far the most popular graduation gift. Among those who gave a grad gift, 56.7% gave cash and 32.1% offered gift cards, according to last year’s National Retail Federation survey. But what if you want to give something a little more creative, a little more personal, and something that will help your grad […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Why your digital assets should be part of your estate planning. Also in the news: Three reasons to consolidate your 401(k) into an IRA, what the proposed AT&T/DirecTV deal means for you, and twelve things you should always try to negotiate. Estate Planning 101: Don’t Forget About Your Digital Assets Your social […]