Retirement

Friday’s need-to-know money news

November 14, 2014 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to store and protect your personal financial information. Also in the news: How financial fear can be your ally, keeping your kids out of debt, and how to plan for retirement when your employer doesn’t offer one.

How to store personal financial information
Keeping your information private and safe.

4 ways financial fear can be your ally
Becoming friends with fear.

How to help your children stay out of debt
Setting the right course.

A Basic Guide to Retirement Plans When Your Employer Doesn’t Offer One
Making the process less daunting.

Can I Consolidate Federal & Private Student Loans Together?
Combining your student loans.

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

November 11, 2014 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: The United States Postal Service is the latest victim of a data breach. Also in the news: The most common money mistakes made by people of all ages, your best defense against credit card fraud, and why retirement isn’t what it used to be.

US Postal Service Suffers Data Breach
Here we go again.

The Most Common Money Mistakes People Make at Every Age
What you can do to avoid them.

3-Pronged Plan Is Your Best Defense from Credit Card Fraud
Keeping data thieves at bay.

Why Retirement Ain’t What It Used to Be
The days of 65 and a gold watch are a thing of the past.

Should You Use Your Savings to Pay Off Debt?
The big dilemma.

Monday’s need-to-know money news

November 10, 2014 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: A surprising way identity theft can hurt your credit.
Also in the news: Tips on how to manage major bills, rethinking retirement for Millennials, and financial tips for veterans from military experts.

The Surprising Way an Identity Thief Can Hurt Your Credit
Pay close attention to hard inquiries.

Utilize the Half Payment Method to Budget Around Major Bills
Don’t pay all at once.

3 Ways to Rethink Retirement for Millennials
A different look at the bigger picture.

Veterans Day: 6 Financial Tips From Military Experts to Service Members
Welcome home.

Friday’s need-to-know money news

November 7, 2014 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to calculate your retirement number. Also in the news: Hilton HHonors program suffers a data breach, the biggest mistakes people make when saving for retirement, and a beginner’s guide to taxes for newly married couples.

3 Ways to Calculate Your Retirement Number
Determining how much you need to retire.

Newest Target for Data Thieves: Your Hilton HHonors Points
Thieves are selling HHonors points on the dark market.

The 6 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Saving for Retirement
Realistic goals are key.

A Beginner’s Guide to Taxes When You’re Married
It’s a whole different world.

5 Habits of Highly Effective Credit Card Users
Learning from the pros.

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

November 5, 2014 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How often you need to change your passwords. Also in the news: The truth about life insurance, annuities, and financial aid, how to catch up on your retirement savings after 50, and the four necessities for a successful retirement.