Thursday’s need-to-know money news

1594411528_1512b1aad5_zToday’s top story: The pros and cons of becoming a landlord. Also in the news: The painless way to create a budget, which metro areas have the best cost of living, and why you need to change you eBay password immediately.

Is Becoming a Landlord Worth It?
Passive income is great, but it can come with some big headaches.

6 Ways to Ease the Pain of Crafting Your First Budget
It doesn’t have to be excruciating.

The Best Places To Live If You Want Extra Money At The End Of The Month
Places where the cost of living won’t swallow your paycheck.

EBay Asks Users to Change Passwords After Cyber-Attack
Another major site gets hacked.

17 tips for quickly paying down student loans, from someone who paid off $74,000 in 2 years
Two years!

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: Distinguishing between good and bad debt. Also in the news: How to fly for free, reducing your post-retirement cost of living, and protecting yourself from buying a lemon of a home.

When Your Student Loan Debt Shouldn’t Be Your First Priority
Learning the differences between good and bad debt.

How Our Family of 3 Will Fly Free for the Next 2 Years
It’s all about the points.

5 Ways to Reduce Your Post-Retirement Cost of Living
While reducing your stress at the same time.

Protect Yourself from Buying a Lemon of a Home
Don’t buy a money pit.

5 reasons to try a 2-week spending freeze
Give your savings a jump start.