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Will loan payoff help or hurt credit scores? 27 Aug 2013 | 03:07 am
Dear Liz: Two years ago, my husband was denied a revolving $12,000 line of credit. The credit reporting agency indicated that denial was based on “little revolving usage, insufficient or no bank lines...
Retiree burdened with unpayable student loan debt 27 Aug 2013 | 03:05 am
Dear Liz: In a recent column, you fielded a query from parents whose son took out student loans in the mother’s name. You wrote, “If your only income is from Social Security and you don’t have any oth...
Maximizing Social Security benefits requires some patience 27 Aug 2013 | 03:01 am
Dear Liz: I am 65 and recently visited our local Social Security office to apply for spousal benefits. (My wife, who is also 65, applied for her own benefit last year.) I wanted to get the spousal ben...
Monday’s need-to-know money news 26 Aug 2013 | 06:59 pm
How your weekend Netflix binges could help you get a mortgage, the dangers lurking inside “flipped” homes, and what to expect when Mom or Dad rejoin the workforce. Can Your Netflix Account Help You G...
Friday’s need-to-know money news 23 Aug 2013 | 08:04 pm
Financial advice from Woody Allen, how to avoid living off of ramen noodles in college, and what happens to your credit after a short sale. 12 Personal Finance Lessons, Broken Down, In Woody Allen’s ...
Thursday’s need-to-know money news 22 Aug 2013 | 07:36 pm
How to beat car dealers at their own game, managing your own wealth, and how to stay in your home after losing a spouse. The Secret to Beating a Car Dealer How to negotiate the best deal when purcha...
Wednesday’s need-to-know money news 21 Aug 2013 | 08:16 pm
Getting your finances together in the name of love, how to save on homeowners insurance, and how Twitter could save you a bundle on back-to-school shopping. Study: Pinching Pennies Is Good for Your D...
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news 20 Aug 2013 | 08:59 pm
The Benefits of Financial Therapy Could talking to a therapist help your financial woes? 5 Mistakes You Make When Managing Your Debt The necessary strategies for managing your debt. 7 Ways To Be A...
Stick to an investment plan for best results 20 Aug 2013 | 01:31 am
Dear Liz: If I plan to stay invested for more than 15 years and I can tolerate the ups and downs of the market, why would I want to put any of my 401(k) money into bonds instead of putting it all in v...
Will credit scores be helped by faster loan paydown? 20 Aug 2013 | 01:21 am
Dear Liz: I had a 730 credit score and went shopping for a car. The inquiries on my credit report took my score down to 704. Now that I have the auto loan, does it help my score to make larger payment...
