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That feel-good credit score may still disappoint May 16th 2013, 22:00
If you ever failed to pay a bill that was subsequently sent to a collection agency, it can still hurt you even if you pay it off. That’s because any blemish can stay on your credit report for up to… |
4 Reasons Gen X Will Struggle in Retirement May 16th 2013, 21:06
Members of Generation X are on track to replace a median of just half of their current salary in retirement. That’s a far smaller proportion of income than early baby boomers (82 percent) and depression … |
Most small SUVs do poorly in frontal crash tests May 16th 2013, 20:15
Only two of 13 small SUVs tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety scored well on a front-end crash test. IIHS crashed the SUVs into a 5-foot-tall barrier at 40 mph and measured how the structure … |
News Summary: IRS process a nightmare for groups May 16th 2013, 18:14
LONG WAITS: It often takes a year or more for nonprofit organizations known as “social welfare organizations” to get tax-exempt status, which requires them to prove they’re not primarily devoted … |
Retirement healthcare costs decline: Fidelity May 16th 2013, 17:57
Healthcare costs put a big squeeze on retiree pocketbooks, but the grip may be relaxing a bit. A 65-year-old couple retiring this year will need $220,000 to pay for healthcare for the rest of their lives, … |
Humana selling Concentra lab business May 16th 2013, 17:55
Health insurer Humana is selling a toxicology and clinical lab business, a division of its Concentra health care provider, to Quest Diagnostics Inc. Quest, a medical lab operator, did not say Thursday … |
How loyalty programs influence the way you shop May 16th 2013, 17:45
Loyalty programs at supermarkets used to be as simple as getting access to the cheaper advertised prices on store shelves. But as companies fight to hold onto customers amid intensifying competition, they’re … |
Why I Rolled Over My 401(k) to an IRA May 16th 2013, 15:59
Last year, I left my corporate job and rolled my 401(k) over to an IRA. This was a great decision for me because the stock market did tremendously well over that period. When you retire, you need to figure … |
How To Start Saving For Retirement May 16th 2013, 15:55
If you establish these money-saving habits and patiently allow your wealth to build, you will be taking some huge steps forward in making your financial future more secure. |
Class of 2013 Job Seekers: Buy, Sell or Hold? May 16th 2013, 13:57
Once college graduates unzip their gown and take off their mortarboard cap, they enter into the bloated ranks of overeducated but underemployed job seekers pounding the pavement, armed with similar skill … |
What’s Your Job Offer Really Worth? May 16th 2013, 13:16
When it comes time to deciding on a job, it boils down to the opportunity and what you’re offered. If you get more than one job offer, consider each carefully. It’s impossible to compare one job offer … |
Credit card interest rates for May 16, 2013 May 16th 2013, 10:00
Interest Rate Roundup Mortgages CDs Auto Loans Home Equity Credit Cards Find the best credit card offers available. Credit Cards 13.02% (all fixed) 15.24% (all variable) Credit card rates were unchanged … |
What’s the fastest way to boost my credit? May 16th 2013, 10:00
Dear Debt Adviser, I make pretty good money, but my credit score is low. What’s the fastest way to raise my score? I’ve looked for help through credit repair places, but I haven’t decided whether they’re … |
Keep my job and get full Social Security benefits? May 16th 2013, 10:00
Dear Retirement Adviser, I typically make about $55,000 a year. I will turn 66 years old in September 2014 and will retire the following year. Can I get Social Security starting in January 2014 and avoid … |
Roth IRA withdrawal penalties? May 16th 2013, 10:00
Dear Tax Talk, I withdrew $38,000 from my Roth IRA last year due to unemployment to pay living expenses, medical premiums and bills. Is there a way to avoid paying an early withdrawal penalty? — Janet … |
CD rates for May 16, 2013 May 16th 2013, 10:00
Interest Rate Roundup Mortgages CDs Auto Loans Home Equity Credit Cards Compare CD rates nationally and in your area. CDs 0.25% (1-year CD yields) 0.78% (5-year CD yields) Rates on certificates of deposit … |
National mortgage rates for May 16, 2013 May 16th 2013, 10:00
Interest Rate Roundup Mortgages CDs Auto Loans Home Equity Credit Cards Find the best mortgage rates in your area. Mortgages 3.71% (30-year fixed) 0.34 (average points) Mortgage rates climbed for the second … |
Mortgage rates jump for 2nd week in a row May 16th 2013, 10:00
Mortgage interest rates popped up again this week. 30 year fixed rate mortgage 3 month trend The benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 3.71 percent compared with 3.6 percent last week, according … |
Auto loan rates for May 16, 2013 May 16th 2013, 10:00
Interest Rate Roundup Mortgages CDs Auto Loans Home Equity Credit Cards Find the best auto rates in your area. Auto Loans 4.12% (60-month, new car) 4.69% (36-month, used car) Auto loan rates were flat … |
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