In writing last week about hidden “junk fees,” I ended with a recommendation. Before choosing a phone plan, booking a hotel stay, buying an airline ticket, or making many other types of financial commitments, ask, “What other fees or charges are there I need to know...
The CD Market Is Doing Something Strange—and It Could Have a Big Impact on Your Money By Martha C. White March 17, 2023 1:05 PM CDs are a great way to earn interest on your savings. And CD investing usually comes with an iron rule: The longer you are willing to lock...
Want to survive the latest financial panic? Separate your feelings from action By Lori Walsh, Ellen Koester March 13, 2023 4:57 PM Lori Walsh:If you are getting nervous about the economy, now is a good time to check in with your emotions. Here are highlights about why...
In his State of the Union address, President Biden announced his intent to “take on junk fees.” These are the hidden fees involved with many of the services we purchase. I have written previously about undisclosed fees related to investments (annuities, private REITS,...
Do you keep secrets about your spending from your significant other? Research shows that 44% of partners do. Some money secrets within a coupleship are matters of privacy or convenience, while others cross a line into financial infidelity. A recent survey by...
