Today’s top story: Getting your credit score ready for a mortgage. Also in the news: The effectiveness of spending apps, the pros and cons of companion tickets, and how to protect yourself from tax identity theft. Is Your Credit Score Ready for Mortgage Shopping? Prepping your credit score for home shopping. Can’t control your spending? […]
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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Identity theft’s youngest targets. Also in the news: Tips to increase your savings and investments, how to cut your summer energy bill this spring, and who inherits your debts after you die. When Should You Check Your Child’s Credit Report? Kids aren’t immune to identity theft. Six Steps To Financial Spring Cleaning […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: The dangers of medical identity theft. Also in the news: the pros and cons of identity theft insurance, how to pick the perfect credit card, and how to save your retirement after losing your job. Medical Identity Theft: The Fraud That Can Kill You The repercussions are serious. Is identity-theft insurance a […]
Tips for a great (and affordable) road trip
My daughter and I just got back from a 1,300-plus mile road trip so I could attend a business conference in Phoenix. Along the way we checked out Joshua Tree, Prescott, the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Montezuma’s Castle and the Tuzigoot National Monument. The trip back included stops at the Salton Sea and the amazing Living […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Personal finance tips for single parents. Also in the news: Overlooked tax deductions, deciphering credit card offers, and upgrading a forgotten 401(k). 5 Personal Finance Tips for Single Parents Planning for emergencies is key. 5 Tax Deductions That Are Typically Overlooked Don’t shortchange your deductions. How to Read a Credit Card Offer […]
When is the best time to take spousal benefits?
Dear Liz: My wife will be 62 in a few months. I am 77 and we both work full time. Can she collect her spousal Social Security benefit while still working and take her full benefit at 70? Answer: That option is available to her only if she waits until her full retirement age (currently […]