Here are some recent personal finance articles I found around the web that are worth checking out:
- Helping With Tuition Without Doing Harm - With the cost of college in the stratosphere, many grandparents are looking for ways to help pay the bills. However, good intentions can sabotage a family’s college plans if the student is eligible for financial aid. “If grandparents do something wrong, they can cause a disaster,” says Joseph Nagy, a certified financial planner in East Northport, N.Y.
- Check Your Credit Report - Your request for your own credit information won't affect your score. In fact, it's a good idea to check your credit reports and your score at least once a year to make sure there aren't any errors. You can order a free copy of your report from each of the three credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian and TransUnions) every 12 months at AnnualCreditReport.com.
- Teaching Kids the Value of Giving - These four tips will help your children focus on helping others.
- Beware 'Specialists' Spinning Bad Advice - Senior specialists may entice you with a free lunch, but don't bite on the products they sell.
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