Today’s top story: The dangers lurking behind Black Friday shopping. Also in the news: How to resist splurging during the holidays, the pros and cons of tech warranties, and what you need to know before signing up for a store credit card. 5 Dangers of Black Friday Shopping One of the favorite days of identity […]
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Will declining enrollment lower college costs?
The number of high school graduates peaked in 2011 at 3.4 million and will drop to about 3.2 million next year. That’s not a huge decline, granted, but it’s a big change from the two previous decades where colleges could count on an ever-growing population of “traditional age” students. Still, the experts I interviewed for […]
Do you have enough life insurance? Really?
A few weeks ago I asked my Facebook followers if they had enough life insurance and, if not, what was preventing them from getting more. Only two people mentioned cost. Many of the rest weren’t sure how much they needed or where they could turn for objective, unbiased help. A few were pretty confident they […]
Thursday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Preparing your home for the winter. Also in the news: Understanding the “kiddie tax”, why your chances of retiring early could be determined by your personality, and how to defeat the urge to binge shop. Tips for Preparing Your Home for Winter Don’t let your money go up in chimney smoke. Understanding […]
Holiday triage: How to get ready when you’re not
Thanksgiving is so late this year that I’ve been drifting along in a lovely bubble of denial. Even my Jewish friends’ preparations for Hanukkah haven’t been enough to alert me that Christmas isn’t far off. Today a TV crew from a local Chinese-language stopped by to record some tips for enjoying the holidays without creating […]
Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to avoid charity scams. Also in the news: Money lessons from retirees, money-saving tips for travelers, and how a grandparents’ gift for college could ruin a student’s financial aid. 4 Ways to Avoid Charity Scams Protecting your empathy from being preyed upon. 5 Financial Lessons from Retirees Voices of experience. 3 […]