Get smart with your money
Today’s top story: Amazon, Synchrony launch credit builder card. Also in the news: 5 reasons to keep renting, 5 steps to consolidate your debt with a personal loan, and when to use cash instead of credit.
Amazon, Synchrony Launch Secured Credit Builder Card
Amazon targets the secured credit market.
5 Reasons to Keep Renting
More freedom?
5 Steps to Consolidate Your Debt With a Personal Loan
What you need to know.
When to Use Cash Instead of Credit
Going old school.
Today’s top story: Chase brings back limits on Cardholders’ right to sue. Also in the news: 5 getaways within reach using Southwest’s latest sign-up bonus, how to save for retirement and pay your student loans at the same time, and 8 pieces of financial advice from college commencement speakers.
Chase Brings Back Limits on Cardholders’ Right to Sue
Binding arbitration has returned.
5 Getaways Within Reach Using Southwest’s Latest Sign-Up Bonus
Quick tickets for new customers.
How to save for retirement and pay your student loans at the same time
A budget that pays for the past and saves for the future.
8 Pieces of Financial Advice From College Commencement Speakers
Money lessons and career tips.
Today’s top story: How to get your credit disaster-ready. Also in the news: Watch your credit card rewards pile up with these 5 tips, comparing your 401(k) to the average, and what to know about buy now, pay later online loans.
How to Get Your Credit Disaster-Ready
Be financially secure when disaster strikes.
Watch Your Credit Card Rewards Pile Up With These 5 Tips
Stacking strategies.
How Does Your 401(k) Compare to Average?
How your company’s plan stacks up to the competition.
What to Know About Buy Now, Pay Later Online Loans
Pay attention to the fine print.
Today’s top story: The lowdown on new tools to jump-start your credit. Also in the news: The new credit card that pays cash-back rewards for on-time payments, tuition discounts grow at private colleges and universities, and what to do in your 20s and 30s to be set in your 60s and 70s.
The Lowdown on New Tools to Jump-Start Your Credit
Learn how they work and if you should use them.
No credit history? This new credit card pays cash-back rewards for on-time bill payments
Introducing Petal.
Tuition discounting grows at private colleges and universities
Tuition costs are dropping.
What to do in your 20s and 30s to be set in your 60s and 70s
It’s never too early to prepare.
Today’s top story: The average credit score is rising. Also in the news: 3 money-saving tips for buying a washer, a statute of limitations on student loans, and why you should always buy airfare on a credit card.
Credit Scores Are Rising — Is Yours, Too?
Every little bit matters.
Want to Clean Up? 3 Money-Saving Tips for Buying a Washer
Don’t get hung out to dry.
Is There a Statute of Limitations on Student Loans?
The answer is complicated.
Always Buy Airfare on a Credit Card
Additional protection.
Today’s top story: Why buying an energy-efficient home is a financially bright idea. Also in the news: Calling your credit card issuer for a favor, a new bundle of tax hassles for Harry and Meghan, and how to see beyond the “money fog.”
Buying an Energy-Efficient Home: A Financially Bright Idea
Good for the earth and your wallet.
Need a Favor From a Credit Card Issuer? Make a Call
Pleading your case.
Harry, Meghan and Royal Family Welcoming New Bundle of Tax Hassles
Dual citizenship could make taxes interesting.
How to See Beyond the ‘Money FOG’
Fear, obligation, guilt.
Today’s top story: Travel rewards can take you far – but only if you pay attention. Also in the news: How blind loyalty can cost you in the points and miles game, the states where tax bills have shrunk the most, and what to do if your credit card application was rejected.
Travel Rewards Can Take You Far – but Only If You Pay Attention
Don’t overestimate their value.
In the Points and Miles Game, Blind Loyalty Can Cost You
Keeping your rewards as rewarding as possible.
These are the states where tax bills have shrunk the most
Is yours one of them?
What to Do If Your Credit Card Application Was Rejected
Make sure your credit report is correct.
Today’s top story: 3 things that will change when you’re a homeowner. Also in the news: 3 times you can pay taxes with plastic and come out ahead, eight ways you can save money right now, and what happens if you default on a loan.
3 Things That Change When You’re a Homeowner
All you’ll think about is money.
3 Times You Can Pay Taxes With Plastic and Come Out Ahead
Build up your rewards.
Eight Ways You Can Save Money Right Now
Automate your savings.
What Happens if You Default on a Loan?
Don’t take it lightly.
Today’s top story: Should you move abroad for health care? Also in the news: What to do if you still haven’t received your tax documents, things to consider before opening another credit card, and why you should save 4% of your new home’s cost for repairs.
Should You Move Abroad for Health Care?
The cost difference can be dramatic.
Haven’t Got Your Tax Documents Yet? Here’s What to Do
The clock’s ticking.
4 things to consider before opening another credit card
The pros and cons.
You Should Save 4% of Your New Home’s Cost for Repairs
Protect yourself from unexpected costs.
Today’s top story: More parents are putting limits on college help. Also in the news: Mastercard’s new rule will make some “free” trials more transparent, what you need to know about SIPC insurance, and why you should be wary of new tricks for raising your credit score.
More Parents Are Putting Limits on College Help
Limiting contributions.
Mastercard’s New Rule Will Make Some ‘Free’ Trials More Transparent
Reminding you when the trial is up.
SIPC Insurance: What It Does and Does Not Protect
Covering your brokerage.
Be Wary of New ‘Tricks’ for Raising Your Credit Score
They could end up doing the opposite.