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More Credit Tips From The National Foundation For Credit Counseling
Here are more of the tips or pitfalls on credit from the National Foundation for Credit Counseling.
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Here are more of the tips or pitfalls on credit from the National Foundation for Credit Counseling.
Financial tips are everywhere and they're often given without much thought as to how they may affect the consumer in the future.
If your kid is a senior this year and there is nothing set aside for a college education it's too late to do much more than stick whatever extra cash you can in a savings account.
The Education Bond Program was the first program available to offer any kind of a tax break for parents trying to save for college.
An ESA is another savings program for educational expenses which can be set up for kids under 18 years of age. The annual contribution limit is $2,000 per child.
College is still a good investment, but it's expensive and the costs are only rising.
Conversations about college choices and payment should take place before the kid gets out of middle school.
The mother of all birthdays has come and gone and the first of the Boomers are now getting senior discounts when they go to the movies.
In the latest installment of the WBZ NewsRadio 1030 Business Breakfast series, WBZ's Anthony Silva joined with a panel of successful business leaders & experts who know the importance of making products and profits here in Massachusetts.
If you are a Boomer, your retirement planning has been scrutinized in the media for the last decade.
Forty-Somethings are at the tail end of the Boomer generation.
So how does a thirty-year-old become a millionaire?
Retirement folklore seems to have everyone believing you need $1 million to be able to retire.
Listeners tell me they're not worried, they'll have their Social Security, but Social Security was never intended to be your only source of income in retirement.
Workers over 50 can contribute an extra $5,500 this year to their 401(k), 403(b), 457.
Sixty percent of employers offer some sort of retirement plan but only about fifty percent of employees take advantage of the plans offered.
This is National Save for Retirement Week. We have weeks dedicated to so many different things, why shouldn't we have a Save for Retirement Week?
While living in two states you must choose one as your legal residence, and it's the laws of that state which will dictate your estate planning.
While you are in the planning mode of retiring in two states, consider establishing relationships with health care providers in both.
If you think you might like the RV lifestyle do some homework before you make a down payment on an RV.
Once the real snowbirds appear at the bird feeders you know winter is not far behind.
With the cooler weather here, heading south has some strong appeal.
You've worked very hard to achieve your goals and accumulate assets, now you need to protect them.
There are many obstacles you will encounter while trying to achieve your financial goals.
Review your goals. Knowing when you want to reach them is your time horizon and that should dictate what you invest in and how much risk you take.
The party held a virtual call during which Governor Maura Healey moved for the delegates to have a unified endorsement of Kamala Harris.
Vice President Kamala Harris continues to receive a wide range of support in the day since President Biden dropped out of the 2024 race.
While other companies have remedied their delays, Delta continues to struggle to catch up on flights.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has announced that she is pregnant and will welcome her third child in January.
Discover the features and functions added to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and why it's a great phone for power users.
Karen Read was back in court Monday afternoon for a hearing on how her case will go forward after her trial ended in a mistrial three weeks ago.
A juror in the Karen Read trial says they weren't sure how to communicate a unanimous decision on two charges.
The party held a virtual call during which Governor Maura Healey moved for the delegates to have a unified endorsement of Kamala Harris.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has announced that she is pregnant and will welcome her third child in January.
While other companies have remedied their delays, Delta continues to struggle to catch up on flights.
A Canadian expert on artificial intelligence says that to nurture our minds and reduce the risk of dementia, we should focus on real intelligence rather than artificial intelligence.
Some people with a red meat allergy may be able to eat bacon after all - if it's been genetically altered.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Caring for someone with dementia can be incredibly stressful and a new study finds that stress can cause damage on a cellular level, which can lead to mental and physical health problems.
A new study out of the U.K. says so-called "night owls" may have better brain function.
The state is taking action after an I-Team investigation exposed nursing homes that are not paying workers.
After the I-Team went to Blupoint Healthcare's Newton offices, workers got their paychecks. Days later, their banks said the checks were no good.
Blupoint Healthcare employees say their paychecks finally cleared at the bank.
An 84-year-old Navy veteran paid a shop thousands of dollars for a headstone. Two years later he still had nothing, until he reached out to WBZ's Call For Action.
Just days after the judge in the Karen Read case announced a mistrial, lawyers for the Mansfield woman are now looking to dismiss two of the charges against her.
With Kamala Harris in and Joe Biden out, Donald Trump is now the oldest major-party presidential nominee ever.
Has the news media been too focused on President Joe Biden's age and health, as more Democrats urge him to leave the presidential race?
For undecided voters, Jon Keller said Trump's RNC speech disrupted, at least temporarily, the negative impressions that fuel his unpopularity.
Jon Keller says Donald Trump chose not to unite the nation by selecting Ohio Senator JD Vance as his running mate.
Jon Keller takes a look at the short-term political implications of the Trump assassination attempt.
Yankee Candle is laying off about 100 workers in Massachusetts amid a decline in the fragrance business.
Stop & Shop says it will be closing 32 stores this year and eight of them are in Massachusetts.
Thanks in part to an anonymous $5.2 million donation, the West Newton Cinema is likely to be saved from being demolished.
Bob's Stores, a discount clothing retailer with locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut, is going out of business.
Two New England pizza places were named among the best in the country by The New York Times.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
The Red Sox will not have the services of closer Kenley Jansen for their three-game set against the Rockies in Colorado.
The Celtics locked up another key member of their championship core in Sam Hauser, but the team is now going to have to pay a massive luxury tax bill in the coming years.
Training camp is a great time for players to establish themselves and earn a spot on a team's roster. On the flip side, it's also a time when certain players are fighting to keep their job.
Shohei Ohtani hit a 473-foot home run and the Los Angeles Dodgers went deep six times in a 9-6 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday.
Will Smith singled with the bases loaded and one out in the 11th inning to drive in Kiké Hernández as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 7-6 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday.
New photos show an endangered North Atlantic right whale that's named after Fenway Park alongside her calf.
A Massachusetts woman got a big surprise when she was checking her lottery tickets.
Dr. Jennifer LaFemina saved a Little League umpire's life while at her son's baseball game in Massachusetts.
The 93-mile Lamoille Valley Rail Trail is now open in Vermont.
For the second time this year, a flamingo has been spotted on Cape Cod.