Is financial infidelity the same as cheating? Is it really okay to have three different bank accounts? To hear the answers to these questions (and others) from this morning’s discussion on the Today show, check out the video clip below.
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This morning on Today‘s Money 911, we heard from a woman whose mother-in-law asks her for $50 each month, and has been doing so for about a year now. Should the daughter-in-law continue to say yes? To see what we told her — plus why this might be a good opportunity to have a family finance conversation — check out the video clip below.
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It may be a fast solution for those in need of extra cash, but a payday loan isn’t without its pitfalls. The interest rates can be as high as 600%, and studies have shown that the average payday borrower takes out nine different payday loans over the course of a year, so this interest rate, plus additional fees, can add up. For more information on these tricky loans, check out the video clip below.
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If you didn’t want to brave the mall on Black Friday, today is your chance to nab some great deals — and you still don’t have to go to the mall! With Cyber Monday comes offers of free shipping, online “doorbuster” deals, and much more. This morning on Today, I spoke with Natalie about how to maximize your savings today. To see what sites to check out — as well as which unexpected sources are offering deals — check out the video clip below.
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This morning on Money 911, we fielded questions about loan modifications and refinancing mortgages. To see our answers — and to hear about the federal refinance program that can help you if you’re underwater — check out the video clip below.
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This morning on Money 911, we heard from a woman who is trying to decide what to do with her second property — should she sell it, or try to find a reliable renter? To see what we told her, plus tips on how to find a good C.D, check out the video clip below.
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This morning on Money 911, we heard from a woman who wanted to raid her retirement account to pay off credit card debt. To see what we told her — as well as whether it’s better to get a fixed or variable rate student loan — check out the video clip below.
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Banks may have decided not to implement debit card fees, but there are still other areas in which they are charging you extra. To hear about the fees associated with minimum balances and overdraft protection — as well as how much the banks stand to profit from reducing your interest rate by just 1/100 of a point, check out the video clip below.
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With monthly debit fees on the way, many consumers want to switch banks. But do you know where to begin? This morning on Today, I spoke with Natalie about the things you need to do to make the switch. To hear how to find a better bank, plus why you need to check your last four bank statements, check out the video clip below.
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Would you marry someone who is $700,000 in debt? That was the question du jour on Money 911 this morning. To see what we told the caller — plus tips on switching banks and avoiding fees — check out the video clip below.
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