This week’s top story: Congress delays shutdown again, extends funding to March. In other news: What to do about debt in retirement, 4 strategies for using side hustles to fund retirement savings, and ‘enormous’ savings for Americans by limiting overdraft fees.
Congress Delays Shutdown Again, Extends Funding to March
On Jan. 18, Congress approved yet another stopgap that will avoid a possible government shutdown until March.
What to Do About Debt in Retirement
From taking on side work to strategically downsizing, here are ways to help you tackle retirement debt.
4 Strategies for Using Side Hustles to Fund Retirement Savings
Side hustles can be used to pay for everyday expenses, but they can also help fund your retirement goals.
CFPB: ‘Enormous’ Savings for Americans by Limiting Overdraft Fees
With billions in revenue at stake, banks are lining up against the proposal.
Today’s top story: 5 homebuying lessons from last year’s unsuccessful buyers. Also in the news: A new episode of the Smart Money podcast on No Spend Month and making money while raising kids, why you can expect to pay more for car insurance this year, and why banks are eliminating overdraft fees.
Today’s top story: Charged an overdraft fee? Expect to pay $35 at banks, $26 at credit unions. Also in the news: This year’s important Black Friday dates, how to catch up on holiday savings, and why you shouldn’t use credit apps as a substitute for checking your credit report. 
Today’s top story: What to do if you lose your credit card. Also in the news: Chime and Varo launch free programs to pay account overdrafts, half of student loan borrowers fear they’ll be in debt forever, and why you should never spend the money a bank accidentally deposits into your account.
Today’s top story: Making your investing resolutions a reality in 2018. Also in the news: Free activities to get your family out of the house, learn the truth about overdraft fees, and 3-month Equifax fraud alerts are expiring.