Today’s top story: How to get the credit reports you’re entitled to. Also in the news: Demystifying credit scores, how to master your holiday shopping list, and what kind of credit you’ll need to get a student loan. I Want My Free Credit Reports How to get what you’re entitled to. What to Do When […]
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Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: A bill in front of Congress could change the way credit scores are calculated. Also in the news: Lifehacks for your wallet, how using your middle name could hurt your credit rating, and how to save money on Halloween Costumes. How Your Middle Name Could Hurt Your Credit The slightest variation in […]
What are you willing to give up?
As a reporter I learned a technique that saved my sanity. I asked my bosses to make choices. In journalism, as in other fields, there’s far more good work to do than there is time to do it. Editors can and will keep piling on the assignments. So I learned, when my plate got too […]
Debit cards can be riskier than credit cards
Dear Liz: I’m in my early 30s and never carry cash. I charge everything on my debit card. This seems to be a topic of discussion in my office. My co-worker keeps getting his identity stolen and says that using debit cards to pay for everything wreaks havoc on your finances. He says I should […]
Parent’s medical bills may be tax deduction
Dear Liz: The writer who wrote in about her mother’s medical bills should check to see if she took those bills as a schedule A deduction on her 2010 and 2011 federal tax returns. She still has time to amend those returns, if that is useful. Answer: That’s a terrific suggestion. The writer’s mother may […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Could holding out until 70 make a significant difference in your retirement? Also in the news: Saving on holiday air travel, what to do when retirement boredom sets in, and what daily habits could be derailing your budget. Does Layaway Affect Your Credit? Could this convenient holiday shopping tool impact your credit […]