Surviving unemployment, the pros and cons of taking a personal loan to pay off credit card debt, and where your state ranks on the list of America’s most debt-free. How to survive a job loss Tips on how to get through one of life’s most difficult times. Use Personal Loan to Cut Credit Card Debt? […]
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Monday’s need-to-know money news
Becoming financially savvy at a young age, how to make your money last through your retirement, and how being a football fan penalizes your wallet. Personal Finance Tips for Young Adults The earlier you become financially savvy, the better the payoff. Making your money last through retirement Tips on how to stretch your savings over […]
Friday’s need-to-know money news
Busting credit myths, credit goals for 20-somethings, and the evolving list of what your home insurance will and won’t cover. 6 Credit Myths That Can Wreck Your Finances It’s time to bust some credit myths. 10 Amazing Pieces Of Financial Advice Stuffed Into 1 Cheat Sheet Everything you need on a simple index card. 5 […]
Why you still feel like you’re in a recession
I’ve been through several recessions now, and they all had at least one thing in common: people complained that the economists who declared an official end to the downturn were out of touch, because it didn’t feel like the recession was over. Recoveries take a while to spread through the economy, which means people experience […]
Thursday’s need-to-know money news
A September financial to-do list, the benefits of having multiple bank accounts, and why being cheap could make you more attractive to other people. 5 Credit Mistakes Older Americans Make Paying attention to your credit is especially important as you get older. The Financial Moves You Should Make in September How to prepare for upcoming […]
Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Getting creative with your down payment, must-have documents for estate planning, and common mistakes to avoid when buying your first home. 5 Creative Ways to Come Up With a Down Payment None of which involve selling a kidney! 3 Retirement Planning Tactics to Adopt Before You Hit 60 These tactics will make the transition to […]