Author: Tribune News Service
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Older Americans are filing for bankruptcy more than ever
More than ever before, financial woes are tarnishing their golden years. Despite an economic boom, Americans 65 and older are filing for bankruptcy in record numbers, and the trend is likely to continue, according to new research that warns that seniors are facing a financial crisis with “increasing force and urgency.” It’s a concern, some…
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Refinancing your car loan could save you this much money a month
Going out to buy a new or used car this summer? Ever imagine that you might want to refinance that car loan soon after you buy a car? Most of us only think about refinancing when it comes to a mortgage. But credit unions and banks will give you a chance for a redo on…
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No better time than now to come out of retirement
If you went into retirement unwillingly, you can come out now. The jobless rate for workers 55 and older is just 3.1 percent, according to AARP’s calculation of government jobs data last month. That’s even lower than the 3.9 percent for workers of all ages. In a recent client survey by outplacement firm Challenger, Gray…
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Free safe-space video network for kid gamers launching this fall
Parents who feel a cold chill up their back whenever their kids venture into the world of online gaming have a new resource. Recently, an Austin, Texas-based video service aimed at 6- to 12-year-olds called Tankee came out of stealth mode with plans to launch officially in the fall. The company, which has five employees…
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Millennials really do have it tougher — compared to 1977
Is life more expensive for America’s millennials? We may hate to admit it, but yes. New data reveal millennials don’t earn as much, pay more for higher education and put off home purchases longer than Gen Xers and baby boomers did. Note a stunning report from the news site Axios, which shows just how the…
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5 tips if you’re packing a credit card for college
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Back in 2009, college students seemed to have a love affair going on with their credit cards. About 84 percent of college undergraduates had at least one credit card, according to a study then from…
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Tips to keep your dog from starting a house fire
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save House fires affect about 500,000 pets a year, and nearly 1,000 of these fires are started by the pets, reports the National Fire Protection Association. To prevent fires and keep pets safe, the American Kennel Club offers these tips: • Extinguish open flames. Dogs are…
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Social Security Administration is shortchanging survivors on benefits
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Widows and widowers who were shortchanged on Social Security benefits by an estimated $131.8 million won’t get any of that money back, despite an inspector general report calling for action. This year, the administration’s Office…
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Retirement savings languish for women
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Where were you, financially speaking, five years ago? Since 2013, millennials’ retirement savings have nearly doubled, while baby boomers and Gen Xers have seen their median retirement accounts surge by 60 percent, according to a…
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Keeping an eye on the big numbers of retirement
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Critics panned it, but there’s a great line from the 1979 film “The Main Event” that pretty much sums up our weird relationship with money. Barbra Streisand played an entrepreneur who has just learned her…