Dear Liz: My wife of 34 years died five years ago. Her father is 94. He has accumulated a large amount of wealth over the last 40 years. I always made a point of staying out of financial discussions between my father-in-law and his daughters. He told us for years that upon his death all […]
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Not to make you paranoid, but…
It’s bad enough that tens of millions of Americans’ financial and personal data got hacked in recent database breaches (Target, Michaels and Neiman Marcus have admitted breaches, and more may be on the way). But this week we learned that you’re much more likely to be the victim of identity theft these days than you […]
Friday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: 11 personal finance books you should read before you turn 30. Also in the news: Avoiding Valentine’s Day scams, five ways to boost your credit score, and how to prepare financially for the zombie apocalypse. 11 Personal Finance Books You Should Read Before You Turn 30 Time to load up the e-reader. […]
Thursday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: The long wait for credit card rewards. Also in the news: Simple money lessons to teach your kids, tips on switching your car insurance, and how to impress your loved one on Valentine’s Day without going broke. Where the Heck Are My Credit Card Rewards? Waiting is the hardest part. 5 Super […]
Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: The wrong way to boost your credit score. Also in the news: Target’s data breach spreads to big hotels, how to make a tax lien disappear, and better, more responsible ways to use credit cards. The Wrong Ways to Boost Your Credit Score What not to do in pursuit of a better […]
How to pay off your credit card debt
Dear Liz: I’m confused about paying down credit card debt. Some say to pay the lowest-balance cards first and others say the highest balance or the one with the highest interest. I have almost $16,000 on credit cards ranging from a $4,930 balance on a card with an 8.24% interest rate to $660 on a […]