How your good credit can be a valuable ally, never paying full price ever again, and everything you ever wanted to know about the debt ceiling but were afraid to ask. 4 Times Good Credit Can Come to Your Rescue Good credit can be your best friend during emergencies. Splitting From Wife, Want Cash From […]
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Student loans may be better than home equity borrowing
Dear Liz: I am almost finished with my associate degree at my local community college and will be starting my undergraduate degree in January. I have been lucky enough to accrue no college debt so far but know I will when I start my bachelor’s degree. I am considering taking out a home equity loan […]
Dragging debt? You’re not ready to retire
Dear Liz: I just turned 65 and had planned to wait until 70 to retire. I love the actual work I do but my boss is very challenging. I’m starting to question whether working here another five years is really how I want to spend my days at this point in my life. I have […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Obamacare’s effectiveness, getting paid what you’re worth, and avoiding the embarrassment of a credit card denial. Cutting Through the Rhetoric: Does Obamacare Work? Yes, if you’re patient. 10 reasons your retirement plan won’t cut it And how to fix them quickly. 7 Steps to Smart Salary Negotiation How to get paid what you’re worth. Financial […]
Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
How many credit cards is too many, starting your kids on the road to financial success, and what it’s like to apply for Obamacare. How Many Credit Cards Should I Have? The answer may surprise you. Smart Financial Moves for Fall Ways to boost your finances in between pumpkin spice lattes. Home Improvement Projects Every […]
Coping with a lost generation of income
The typical American family makes less than it did in 1989, according to a recent Washington Post analysis of Census Bureau data. Although some pundits seem to have completely missed the point—one even argued that we’re better off now because electronics are cheaper—most people instinctively understand how not-good this actually is. It’s a reversal of […]