Thursday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: Can your employer cure your money woes? Also in the news: 10 lessons from the bull market’s 10-year anniversary, how to get money if you don’t have an emergency fund, and the $1.4 billion in refunds left on the table by taxpayers.

Can Your Employer Cure Your Money Woes?
Targeting debt-related stress through employee benefits.

10 Lessons From the Bull Market’s 10-Year Anniversary
It’s the longest bull market in history.

How to Get Money If You Don’t Have an Emergency Fund
But you really should have an emergency fund.

Taxpayers are leaving $1.4 billion in tax refunds on the table
Refunds owed from 2015.

Monday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: 10 lessons from the Bull Market’s 10-year anniversary. Also in the news: Money mistakes even smart people make, 3 things that change when you’re a homeowner, and why you should check your credit report even if your credit is frozen.

10 Lessons From the Bull Market’s 10-Year Anniversary
Learning from the past decade of rising stock prices.

Money Mistakes Even Smart People Make
Avoiding unwise choices.

3 Things That Change When You’re a Homeowner
A whole new set of responsibilities.

Check Your Credit Report Even If Your Credit Is Frozen
Freezes don’t ice existing accounts.

Monday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: How to use autopay to boost your bottom line. Also in the news: 5 credit card habits to take to college and beyond, investing when you’re not bullish on the bull market and reviewing the best mobile payment systems.

How to Use Autopay to Boost Your Bottom Line
Automating payments can make your life much easier while also boosting your savings and credit rating.

5 Credit Card Habits to Take to College and Beyond
Time to embrace your budget.

Investing When You’re Not Bullish on the Bull Market
The clock is ticking on this market.

The Best Mobile Payment Systems
Consumer Reports takes on ApplePay, Venmo and more.

Monday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: How to save green on St. Patrick’s Day. Also in the news: The bull market’s 9-year anniversary in 9 numbers, how to save on your destination wedding in Hawaii, and the financial and personal toll of family caregiving.

Save Green on St. Patrick’s Day — No Luck Required
Find your pot of gold.

The Bull Market’s 9-Year Anniversary in 9 Numbers
It’s been quite a run.

How to Save on Your Destination Wedding in Hawaii
Aloha!

The Financial and Personal Toll of Family Caregiving
$190,000,000 is spent yearly on out-of-pocket caregiving expenses.

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: Distinguishing between needs vs. wants and how to budget for both. Also in the news: The pros and cons of an LLC, the bull market’s 8th anniversary, and why you shouldn’t lie on your taxes.

Needs vs. Wants: How to Distinguish and Budget for Both
An important distinction.

LLC: Pros and Cons of a Limited Liability Company
An option for structuring your business.

The Bull Market’s 8th Anniversary in 8 Numbers
8 remarkable facts.

Tempted to lie on your taxes? Here are 4 reasons you shouldn’t
Not worth the risk.