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 […]
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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 […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Four credit card strategies to get you through the holidays. Also in the news: Bank of America teams up with Khan Academy, how to recover from a setback in retirement planning, and how to make saving money a little less painful. 4 Holiday Credit Card Strategies Don’t go into holiday shopping without […]