You know how important your credit score is – but unemployment and the recession have played a role in lowering the average credit scores of Americans. So what can you do to get your score up if it’s falling into high-risk territory? Watch the clip below from this morning’s edition of Today’s Money to learn a few tips that can help you gradually improve your score.
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This morning, the Money 911 experts panel tackled some of your tough money questions. After a job loss, what can you do with your fully-vested pension? How can you begin to build credit? What can you do when you’re struggling to make your mortgage payments? For the answer to these questions — and a few more — check out the clip below!
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Lending standards have gotten tougher in the past couple of years, and banks are starting to dig a little deeper into their customer’s finances before they give out loans. However, some expecting parents are being turned down for mortgages, and credit score requirements have gotten even stricter. This morning on the Today Show, I talked with Matt Lauer about some of the surprising things that might hold you back from getting a loan — and how to prepare yourself before you apply.
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New research shows that in our tighter economy, people are starting to feel better about saving than spending! How can you get that feel-good boost in your day to day life? Waiting for sales, cooking from scratch, and learning how to (conveniently) use coupons are just a few of the ways I highlighted this morning on the Today Show. Watch the clip below!
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This morning on the Today Show, the Money 911 panel talked about credit card debt, savings bonds, 401(k)s, and more. How can you get out of high levels of debt? What’s the best thing to do with your childrens’ savings bonds? After a job loss, what’s the best thing to do with your 401(k)? If you’re experiencing one of these money problems, or have another of your own, check out the clip below for answers.
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This morning on TODAY, we talked about the stubborn unemployment rate and how it’s impacting Americans. So if you need a job, where can you go to look for one? Watch the clip below for more information on unemployment, and where the jobs are today.
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Do you have enough money saved for your retirement? New research from the Employee Benefits Research Institute says that many Americans, including Baby Boomers and Generation X-ers, will run out of money for their basic needs like rent and putting food on the table within 10-20 years of going into retirement. Regardless of your income, you could be at risk if you haven’t saved enough. Watch the clip below to see where you stand – and for some tips for saving to ensure a long and happy retirement.
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Some major U.S. retail chains have started to offer some incentives to their customers to boost spending. Sam’s Club is offering some small business loans, Target is giving discounts to their card members, and Toys R’ Us is encouraging customers to earn interest on their holiday shopping savings. Want to learn more about these programs and how they work? Watch my clip from the TODAY show yesterday!
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Should you put your savings into a car purchase or a car lease? Should you roll over your retirement funds into an IRA account, or stay the course in the volatile market? Which should you do first – save money for a home, or pay off your debt? For the answers to these questions and more, watch the clip below from Today’s Money 911!
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What’s the best way to save for your child’s future? How do you decide which of my student loans to pay off first? How can you get rid of an unwanted timeshare? If you have a money dilemma, watch the video below for the answers — or submit a question of your own!
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