Mortgage rates may be headed up, but many of us locked in crazy-low interest rates while we could. So should we just enjoy our good fortune, or is there an argument for paying off even super-cheap debt? I discuss what my husband and I decided to do in “When to pay down your mortgage.” Online […]
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Monday’s need-to-know money news
Protecting your finances online, helping your kids build their credit and when to start saving for retirement. FBI Warns of New ‘Wire Transfer’ Scheme How to keep your money safe from internet thieves. How to Dispute a Credit Card Charge The easiest ways to get your money back. How Young People Can Begin to Build […]
How much college savings is enough?
Dear Liz: My husband and I have three children, two in elementary school and one in middle school. Through saving and investing, we have amassed enough money to pay for each of them to go to a four-year college. In addition, we have invested 15% of our income every year toward retirement, have six months’ […]
Career change in midlife requires caution
Dear Liz: I went through divorce three years ago (after 20 years being together). I’m now 41 and broken financially and emotionally. I’m wondering if I should sell my small place and move in with my mother or stay broke and tough it out so I can keep my own place. I work part time, […]
Friday’s need-to-know money news
The best places to work when you’re over 50, how not to support your kids for the rest of your life and tips on retiring almost tax free. The 50 Best Employers for Boomer Workers The fifty best employers for those over fifty. 5 Methods for Setting Retirement Targets Strategic planning to reach your retirement […]
Thursday’s need-to-know money news
Protecting your finances while on the road this summer, prioritizing your debt and how to find a job after graduation. The 10 Commandments of Summer Travel Thou shall follow these tips to keep your finances and identity safe this summer. Sizzlin’ Summer Financial Reads Feed your mind while working on your tan. Which to Tackle […]