Retirement

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

January 21, 2015 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How paying off your student loans could actually be a bad thing for your credit. Also in the news: Common tax filing mistakes to avoid, the best new money apps, and how to earn money during your retirement.

Why Paying Off Your Student Loans Could Actually Hurt Your Credit
Yes, you read that correctly.

Tax Hacks 2015: Avoid These 10 Common Filing Mistakes
Filing mistakes can significantly delay your refund.

The Best New Savings Apps for Your Phone
New year, new apps.

5 ways to earn money in retirement
Retirement doesn’t have to be the end of earning.

Cash-strapped? The dos and (mostly) don’ts of 401(k) loans
The cons outweigh the pros.

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

January 13, 2015 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How best to protect yourself when shopping online. Also in the news: Retirement resolutions for the new year, how to stay disciplined with your money, and how your credit card could boost your retirement savings.

Which is Safer? Paypal Or A Credit Card
With cyber attacks on the rise, which payment method is safer?

5 Retirement Resolutions For 2015
How to keep your retirement plans on track.

4 Ways to Stay Disciplined With Your Money
Tips to help you stay the course.

How to Build Your Retirement Savings Using a Credit Card
Your credit card rewards could help fund your retirement.

How to Reduce Your 2014 Tax Bill By Over $1,000
Contributing to your IRA could boost your refund.

Monday’s need-to-know money news

January 12, 2015 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Life insurance benefits you may not know about. Also in the news: The upside of waiting to take Social Security, how to have tough financial conversations, and ten ways you might sabotage your new year’s resolutions.

3 Life Insurance Benefits You Did Not Know About
Alternatives to using life insurance as a financial planning tool.

Getting Paid To Wait: Increase Your Social Security Benefit
Taking Social Security later could significantly increase your benefits.

How to Have Hard Financial Conversations With Those Close to You
Tackling the tough subjects.

10 Ways You Might Sabotage Your 2015 Financial Resolutions
Stay strong!

What You Should Know Before Paying Off Old Debt
When paying off old debt is the right move.

Monday’s need-to-know money news

January 5, 2015 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to make 2015 your best financial year. Also in the news: Avoiding tax scams, why this tax season could be a nightmare, and how to make sure your retirement funds last as long as you do.

5 Tips for Making 2015 Your Best Financial Year
Resolutions for your wallet.

3 Common Tax Scams and How to Avoid Them
Tax season is officially under way.

‘Miserable’ tax season could be worst in years
And it could be an ugly one.

6 ways to make your retirement funds live longer
How not to outlive your retirement savings.

4 tips for catching up on retirement savings
These tips will help you do that.

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

December 16, 2014 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How your procrastination is costing you money. Also in the news: Holiday shipping mistakes to avoid, which report you need to read before buying a house, and the digital piggy bank that could finally convince you to start saving.

5 Ways Procrastination Costs You Money
Time equals money.

Don’t make these costly shipping mistakes this season
The gifts were expensive enough.

The Report You Should Ask For Before Buying A House
Get a C.L.U.E.

This Digital Piggy Bank Could Finally Get You To Start Saving
Meet your new savings pal.

The Best Way to Tap Your IRA In Retirement
Using your IRA strategically.

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

December 11, 2014 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Planning for you child’s college costs. Also in the news: How to destroy your debt in 2015, the crucial steps in setting up your first 401(k), and what you should do with your year-end bonus.