Why schools are lacking financial literacy classes, what retirees need to consider before buying a new car, and how to get the most from your wholesale club membership. Why We Want—But Can’t Have—Personal Finance in Schools Is financial literacy as important as historical literacy? Should Retirees Finance a Car or Pay Cash? Several things retirees […]
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Thursday’s need-to-know money news
What to do when your adult kids ask for money, the bad side of credit card cash advances, and how the debt ceiling debacle could hit your wallet. How to Handle Loan Request From Adult Kids Carefully maneuvering a potential minefield. 4 Dangers of Credit Card Cash Advances The fees alone should make you think […]
Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Protecting yourself from insurance fraud, the best time to close a credit card, and when straying from your monthly budget can be a good thing. What You Should Know About Buying a Fixer-Upper Don’t let your new purchase become a money pit. Eight Ways to Help Protect Yourself From Insurance Fraud How to avoid becoming […]
A good prepaid card? It’s no longer an oxymoron
Finally, there’s a prepaid card that may deserve a place in your wallet. The American Express Serve card eliminates, or at least makes it easy to avoid, most of the niggling fees that make typical prepaid cards a bad deal: Users will be able to load the card with cash for free at 14,000 CVS […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
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 […]
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 […]