Paying Less Than You Owe Can Affect Your Credit Score
Settling an old debt may help your conscience, but it won’t do anything to fix your credit or boost your credit score. But many consumers seem to think otherwise. Some agree under pressure from debt collectors to settle old debts, without understanding the implications of their decisions. The fortunate ones weigh the consequences in advance. Read more of Asa Aarons’ answer…
New York Metro Area–Home of the Nation’s Least Affordable Housing
New York City and its surrounding suburbs may arguable offer some of the best recreation, culture, education and heathcare in the nation. But residents pay a significant price for that quality of life. The New York metro area–from the five boroughs north to Westchester County, NY and across the Hudson River to New Jersey–is the least affordable major housing market, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index (HOI). Read more of Asa Aarons’ answer…
- Related story: Top 10 Most Expensive–and Least Expensive–Cities by Cost of Living
One Fear of Flying: Lost Luggage
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The one thing you don’t need to experience on your summer vacation–assuming you’re lucky enough to get one at all this year–is the heart-sinking feeling of losing your luggage. But if you do, you’ll want to know how much the airlines will reimburse you for your loss. In the past five years, airlines have adopted new regulations governing reimbursement for lost and damaged luggage on both domestic and international flights. And with the high cost of tickets, along with new fees for everything from checking a bag to a cup of coffee onboard, that’s a rare piece of good news for travelers. Read more of Asa Aarons’ answer…
Five Things to Tell Your Kids Before They Leave for College
Getting straight-A’s in high school or 2400 on the SAT is an accomplishment. But neither predicts how well your kids will handle the routine tasks of day-to-day life once they’re on their own. In other words, there’s no correlation between academic achievement and common sense. So here are five random but essential skills to share with your kids before they leave for college. Read more of Asa Aarons’ answer…
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Tim Ramsey // August 20, 2008 at 10:27 pm
I recently came accross your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I dont know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog.
Tim Ramsey