Do incentives work? More and more companies are offering rewards to their employees for everything from flying coach on business trips to taking their blood pressure medication. This morning on the TODAY Show, I talked about a few of these incentive programs and offered my take on whether or not they’re worthwhile. Watch the clip below!
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New research shows that couples who fight about money more than once or twice a month are significantly more likely to head for divorce. This morning on TODAY, psychologist Gail Saltz and I talked about tips for how you can money-proof your marriage — like coming clean about your finances from the get-go, and making a plan to save and to pay down debt. To learn more, watch the clip below!
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Home sales in May plummeted after the end of the new home-buyer tax credit. Last week, I spoke with Matt Lauer on the TODAY Show about why that tax credit helped home sales stabilize, and I also shared a few tips about how you can manage your money to be prepared financially in the case that another government “safety net” is eliminated.
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This morning on Money 911, we answered a variety of your money questions. For help with anything from overdraft fees and 529 plans to banking security and more, watch the clip below. Have a different question? Submit it to me here!
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For tips on everything from selling your old jewelry, coming up with the money lost on a home sale to make your next down payment, taking out student loans, and understanding your credit report, watch the video below from this morning’s Money 911. The experts panel tackled your tough money questions one by one — if you have your own questions, submit them here!
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With tighter rules in place regulating what banks can charge you for and when, customers are seeing more and more fees pop up on their banking services. This morning on the TODAY show, I talked about ways you can protect yourself from some of these new fees – and later, I came back to answer some of your questions about banking and credit card fees and how you might be affected. Watch the clips below for help — and if you have more questions, ask them here!
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Wage garnishment rates are up around the country, and debt collectors are targeting customers with delinquent payments on their credit cards to get the money they’re owed. This morning on TODAY, I talked about your rights as a customer if you believe you’re a target of wage garnishment — watch the clip below to learn more.
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What is a Uniform Gift to Minor Account, and how does it differ from a 529 Plan? How can I pay for my wedding and avoid building more credit card debt? How can I remove old accounts from my credit report to boost my score? I helped the Money 911 panel answer these questions (and more!) on the TODAY show this morning. Watch the clip below for our money advice.
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This morning on TODAY, I encouraged viewers to break one of their longstanding financial habits by ditching paper bills, and start paying them online instead. Research shows that people who go paperless are happier — they’re more satisfied customers, save time and money, eliminate the clutter that inevitably builds up on kitchen surfaces, and feel better about parting with that cash each month. I can hear you saying, “but won’t that put my identity at risk?” Don’t worry — I also provided some tips on how to keep your identity safe and secure when putting financial information online. Watch the clip below to learn more about why going paperless could be a great option for you.
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Traveling? Find out the best ways to carry money during your vacation. Looking to buy a house? Discover how much money you’ll want to set aside before you take the plunge. Considering refinancing your mortgage? Determine if it’s the best choice for you. For help with these issues, and many more, watch the clip below from this morning’s Money 911.
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