Mom can’t always be there to tell you when to stop spending. But Huntington Bank and others are promoting new tracking tools to keep resolutions.
Author: Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press
Why Ohio bitcoin tax gimmick is like paying with Beanie Babies
Will more states follow Ohio in accepting bitcoin for tax payments? Doubtful, given that no one knows what bitcoin will be worth tomorrow.
A million pension checks risk huge cuts without this fix
About 120 pension plans, covering about 1.3 million people, are underfunded by $48.9 billion and could fail if a solution isn’t found.
Social Security calling? Nope, it’s just scammers out to grab your cash
Calls from Social Security imposters using fear tactics have been higher than IRS scams lately, according to the AARP Fraud Watch Network.
Gift ideas to help with college savings, student loan debt
Many grandparents, as well as aunts and uncles, may be looking for money-wise gifts, such as helping topay down student loans.
Black Friday shoppers beware: Scammers likely to use ‘pick up in store’ scam
Crooks will be competing with consumers online for all those hot deals from Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday when fraud attempts can jump significantly.
How to get $100,000 or more in your 401(k) by your 30s
About 68 percent of millennials on Fidelity’s 401(k) platform have all of their money in the plan invested in a prepackagedtarget-date fund.
Paying off student loan? Repayment options you should consider
For May college graduates, November is when student loan repayment begins. Here are some things to consider in picking a plan that works for you.
Lottery and gift card scams are on the rise. Here’s what you need to know
Scammers pretend to be the boss and request that gift cards be bought for various reasons, according to FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.
Graveyard deals: Why would you buy a cemetery plot in advance?
Is a cemetery plot a good investment? Not if you can’t use it or sell it. Buying a cemetery plot can be part of an estate plan. But review the risks.