Get smart with your money
Today’s top story: Teach your teens about college costs long before they apply. Also in the news: Haggling for vacation souvenirs, getting cheap car insurance for new drivers, and what to do with unexpected money.
Teach Your Teens About College Costs Long Before They Apply
Prepare them for reality.
Save Money on Souvenirs: Learn to Haggle
Make a plan and stick to it.
Getting Cheap Car Insurance for New Drivers
Discounts can add up over time.
What to Do With Unexpected Money
Be methodical.
Today’s top story: 4 ways to get a sales price when there isn’t a sale. Also in the news: What to buy and skip in September, why your kid’s after-school job may mean tax homework for you, and why your credit card debt is worse than your mortgage debt.
4 Ways to Get a Sale Price When There Isn’t a Sale
It can be as simple as just asking for one.
What to Buy (and Skip) in September
Skip the televisions.
Your Kid’s After-School Job May Mean Tax Homework for You
When to file a return.
Your Credit Card Debt Is Worse Than Your Mortgage Debt
The difference between good and bad debt.
Today’s top story: Quick – Can you come up with $400? Also in the news: Is 4-year college right for you, car negotiating secrets for people who hate haggling, and 5myths about your 2017 tax refund and what not to do if you want to do if you want it quicker.
Quick — Can You Come Up With $400?
Most of America cannot.
Ask Brianna: Is 4-Year College Right for You?
Do you really need all 4 years?
Car Negotiating Secrets for People Who Hate Haggling
Negotiating without pressure.
5 myths about your 2017 tax refund and what not to do if you want it quicker
Calling the IRS won’t help.
Today’s top story: An identity theft checklist for the holidays. Also in the news: How to save for retirement while paying off student loans, defending yourself against financial bullies, and 25 ways to improve your finances in 2016.
Your Holiday Identity Theft Checklist
Beware the identity theft Grinch.
5 Ways To Save For Retirement While Paying Off Your Student Loans
It’s not impossible.
5 Ways to Defend Yourself Against Financial Bullies
Stand your ground.
25 Ways to Improve Your Finances in 2016
Every bit helps.
Want better holiday deals? Try haggling
It can’t hurt!
How your good credit can be a valuable ally, never paying full price ever again, and everything you ever wanted to know about the debt ceiling but were afraid to ask.
4 Times Good Credit Can Come to Your Rescue
Good credit can be your best friend during emergencies.
Splitting From Wife, Want Cash From Home
How to draw cash from a home where you’re soon-to-be ex is still there.
Haggling 101: Six ways to get a deal on anything
Paying full price is SO yesterday.
8 Hobbies That Can Fund Retirement
That old rock collection finally comes in handy.
10 simple things that finally explain the debt ceiling
Introducing the next big fight that could paralyze congress.