Writing about holiday tipping for MSN was always a bit fraught, mostly because a fair number of people every year seemed to think I invented the practice–and resented me deeply for it. Here’s the scoop, per the Emily Post Institute: Holiday tipping exists. It’s a thing, in every region of the country. Who you tip […]
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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Financial tips that should be ignored. Also in the news: Lessons from Millennials, questions to ask about your health-care costs during retirement, and learning the basics of the 401(k). 5 Financial Tips That Can Lead You Astray Tips that belong on the Do Not Follow list. 20 Lessons We Can Learn From […]
New giveaway: “Confessions of a Credit Junkie”
Congratulations to Kim from Davis, California, who won the copy of Mary Hunt’s “The Smart Woman’s Guide to Planning for Retirement” that I was giving away last week. This week’s giveaway is Beverly Herzog’s “Confessions of a Credit Junkie.” Beverly made big mistakes with her credit, but was able to dig her way out. In […]
Credit myths that need to die
The more you understand about how credit works, the more frustrated you get with how much misinformation is floating around out there. At least, that’s true for me and the three experts who joined me last week on a Google hangout to talk about “Credit myths that need to die.” John Ulzheimer, who’s worked at […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to stop the barrage of credit card offers. Also in the news: How to lower your property tax bills, keeping your financial resolutions, and why playing a lottery that you’ll never, ever win could be a good thing. How to Stop Getting Credit Card Offers in the Mail Opting out of […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Changes are coming to the 2014 mortgage market. Also in the news: The privacy of your credit score, financial predictions for 2014, and how to avoid charitable giving tax mishaps. What You Need to Know About the 2014 Mortgage Market Seven possible changes to next year’s mortgage market. How Private Is Your […]