Personal Finance News & Tips

August 14 August 14     FOLLOW US      NEWS SPORTS LIFE MONEY TECH TRAVEL OPINION WEATHER USATODAY.COM   MONEY   columnist   Retirement: Pros and cons of fixed-income annuities     The new flavor of the month these days for those hawking retirement products is an FIA.     Read Story     Personal Finance           Report says mortgages are more affordable than renting The cost of renting a place to live is so high, it could be more affordable to buy a home.     Personal Finance           Average rate on 30-year mortgage edges up to 3.94% The rate on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages increased to 3.17% from 3.13%.     money           How to handle your 401(k) after you retire Handling your 401(k) correctly in retirement is just as important as managing its growth.   Advertisement   columnist           Returning to work can affect your Social Security Q: Is it possible for me to refile after going back to work to increase my benefit?     Personal Finance           Want to get out of debt? Study finds best way to do it Bring one balance down to zero, and that "small victory" could give you the power through bigger balances.     nation           4 speechwriting tips from Coca-Cola's executive speechwriters Steve Soltis and Luke Boggs, two Atlanta-based executive speechwriters at The Coca-Cola Company, share a few tips for college students.     money           Citizens Bank to pay $35m in penalties and restitution Federal regulators say the bank kept surplus when deposits were higher than the amounts on deposit slips     money           How (and when) to apply for Social Security All the basics for anyone who's confused about how to get started.     markets           How to invest after China devalues yuan BMO Capital Markets Chief Investment Strategist Brian Belski discusses his investment ideas in the wake of China's yuan devaluation. He speaks on "Bloomberg Surveillance."     The Day In Pictures Gallery A worker wipes a representation of The Great Seal of the United States at the newly opened U.S. Embassy in Havana, Cuba.     Popular Stories Kerry calls for democracy in Cuba as U.S. flag raised Mystery clouds Times Square kiss for 70 years Jenna Bush Hager names daughter after former president     SPONSORED LINKS   To forward this e-mail to a friend, click here You are currently subscribed to this newsletter with the address: biznewsweb@gmail.com. To UNSUBSCRIBE, please click here. Manage Subscriptions | Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights © 2015 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, Inc. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108