How your credit score could impact your child’s’ student loan, the best cars to keep young drivers safe, and where to expect the worst possible customer service. How Credit Scores Impact Some Student Loan Approvals How the credit scores of both you and your co-signer could affect your interest rates. The 10 Best Cars for […]
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Thursday’s need-to know-money news
Avoiding health care scams, improving your credit mix, and navigating the rocky roads of inheritance. How to Avoid Healthcare Fraud Don’t let yourself be scammed. Rules of the Road for Improving Your Credit Mix Taking on new credit could make it easier to get a mortgage. Stop Family Feuds Over Inheritances Before They Start Few […]
The young and the foolish
Lifehacker’s post today “How Much You Should Save for Retirement, Based on 139 Years of Data” is a nice summary of Professor Wade Pfau’s research on “safe savings rates.” But some of the comments made me groan. The reasons people gave for not saving for retirement aren’t unusual: some can’t imagine ever getting old (you […]
Money advice for the self-employed
If you’re self-employed, you’ve probably noticed that standard money advice often falls short. A lot of what you read assumes you receive regular, predictable paychecks with taxes already withheld and benefits covered. Just try finding advice to deal with the following: A major customer abruptly changes payment policies, so that five-figure check you’re counting on […]
Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Learning how to take advice, cleaning up your credit report, and why working an extra year or two could be a good thing. Why Can’t We Follow Simple, Good Money Advice? Why is it so hard to adhere to the basics? 10 Steps to Help Erase Errors on Your Credit Report Tips on removing errors […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Why students are a prime target for identity thieves, an easy way to save money on homeowners insurance, mistakes to avoid when buying a house and how cell-using drivers set themselves up for disaster. The ABCs of Back-to-School Identity Theft Protection Students of all ages are easy targets for identity theft. Simple Tip Can Save […]