Not for everyone: The case for claiming Social Security early
Everyone knows that waiting to collect Social Security at your full retirement age gives you a much higher benefit than claiming it at 62. But is that…
Category: Money & Personal Finance
Credit card points not much of a bargain
If you wonder if you are missing out on a smart money play with credit card points and rewards, stop wondering. These credit perks are trendy. We hear…
Timing is everything with credit card payments
If you want your credit report to show you as debt free, the timing of your payments is crucial. When you get your credit card statement every month, it’s…
Some new car prices might drop
If you are in the market for a new car, you may know that a variety of factors may affect affordability and supply. Some observers think a select few cars…
How safe is transferring money?
Transferring money is faster than ever and very secure in many cases, but consumers should still exercise caution. Very safe transfers: * Between accounts…
How to get the biggest bang for your buck in remodeling
When it comes to remodeling, there are plenty of suggestions about where you should put your money and how much you can expect to get back on it. Some say…
One great way to buy a car: Buy a rental
Few things are as stressful as putting a chunk of money in a used car. You don’t know its history. You don’t know how it was maintained. You might not…
Health insurance prices to jump
The cost of employer-sponsored health plans are expected increase more than 6 percent in 2024, the largest price increase for employer health plans in…
Can you build credit with a debit card?
Some new debit cards have the ability to build credit. Debit card activity isn’t typically reported to major credit bureaus, but a new crop of debit cards…
Spending: When it’s time to dip into that retirement account
Let’s take this fancy vacation. It’s time. We can’t spend that much money! Why not? We have enough. It’s time. A variation on that conversation happens…