Today’s top story: How to manage your elderly parents’ money and protect them from identity theft. Also in the news: Changes to health savings accounts, open enrollment season, and personal finance tips from evil millionaires. How to Manage Your Elderly Parent’s Money Protecting elderly parents from identity theft. The Best Personal Finance Tips from Evil […]
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Today’s top story: Fighting back against bad credit. Also in the news: financial horror stories, retiring on one million dollars, and mastering your finances through TED talks. Haunted By Bad Credit? 5 Ways to Fight Back Busting the ghosts of bad credit. Top 5 TED Talks to Master Your Finances Listening to the experts. 6 […]
Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Tackling your financial fears. Also in the news: How to trust your financial advisor, curbing holiday spending, and how to sell your haunted house. Fear of Finance: 5 Tips to Make Dealing With Money Less Scary It’s time to face your fears head-on. How Do I Know I Can Trust My Financial […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: What veterans need to know about VA mortgages. Also in the news: Generation Y and retirement, the dangers of car title loans, and what the World Series and retirement have in common. What Veterans Need to Know About Getting a Home Loan Navigating the world of VA mortgages. Retirement Tip for Gen […]
Retirement advice you wouldn’t expect: stop saving (so much)
Dear Liz: I’m in my late 60s and plan to retire in about two years. I have a pension that will pay close to my current take-home income. I also have about $500,000 in annuities and IRAs. These plus Social Security make retirement look good. But right now finances are tight. Should I continue to […]
Creating a budget that works
Dear Liz: I’m beginning to realize that I have no idea how to budget. I make plenty of money but always seem to come up short. I’m trying to find the best person to help me make a budget. Do I talk to a CPA or a financial counselor? If so, how do I find […]