Today’s top story: What students can learn from the days before college loans. Also in the news: How one couple paid off over $120,000 in debt in three years, which 1.5% cash-back credit card you should choose, and how millennials racking up credit card points could backfire.
What Students Can Learn From the Days Before College Loans
Community college as a money-saver.
How I Ditched Debt: Kicking Frugality Into High Gear
How one couple paid off over $120,000 in three years.
Which 1.5% Cash-Back Credit Card Should You Choose?
Finding the perfect fit.
Millennials are racking up credit card points—here’s how that could backfire
When chasing points puts you in debt.
credit card rewards
Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: These 4 tax scams could really cost you. Also in the news: 3 times you can pay taxes with plastic and come out ahead, how to decide between investing in a 401(k) or a Roth 401(k), and the 5 best free money-management apps.
These 4 Tax Scams Could Really Cost You
Here’s how to avoid them.
3 Times You Can Pay Taxes With Plastic and Come Out Ahead
Maximizing your rewards.
Should You Invest in a 401(k) or Roth 401(k)?
Deciding which is best.
The 5 Best Free Money-Management Apps
Managing your finances by phone.
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: 3 reasons to choose a college based on price. Also in the news: 3 times you can pay taxes with plastic and come out ahead, 7 tax changes investors should watch for when they file, and why you should check your hospital bill against your explanation of benefits.
3 Reasons to Choose a College Based on Price
Avoiding high debt.
3 Times You Can Pay Taxes With Plastic and Come Out Ahead
Building card perks.
7 Tax Changes Investors Should Watch For As They File
Investors face several new changes.
Check Your Hospital Bill Against Your Explanation of Benefits
Billing mistakes are rampant.
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: NerdWallet’s best credit card tips for January 2019. Also in the news: What the government shutdown means for home loans, 5 reasons credit cards rule for family vacations, and why you should ask your student loan servicer to ungroup your loans.
NerdWallet’s Best Credit Card Tips for January 2019
New year, new cards.
What the Government Shutdown Means for Home Loans
Could the shutdown affect your loan?
5 Reasons Credit Cards Rule for Family Vacations
All about the perks.
Ask Your Student Loan Servicer to Ungroup Your Loans
Use the snowball method.
Friday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: 5 smart ways to use and repay holiday debt. Also in the news: Gamifying your financial goals, what your credit card rental car coverage doesn’t include, and how much the wrong savings account cost you in 2018.
5 Smart Ways to Use and Repay Holiday Debt
Reward yourself for giving.
Budgeting No Fun? Try Gamifying Your Financial Goals
Winning the budget game.
What Your Credit Card Rental Car Coverage Doesn’t Include
Reading the fine print.
How Much the Wrong Savings Account Cost You in 2018
Don’t make the same mistake in 2019.
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Avoid costly mistakes with the car buyer’s checklist. Also in the news: How to be the holiday host with the most credit card rewards, what you should know before making your first student loan payment, and illegal tax moves to avoid.
Avoid Costly Mistakes With the Car Buyer’s Checklist
Take this list with you to the dealership.
Be the Holiday Host With the Most Credit Card Rewards
Reward yourself for being an excellent host.
Read This Before Making Your First Student Loan Payment
The first day of the rest of your payment life.
Illegal Tax Moves to Avoid
Tiny fibs can lead to big trouble.