Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: Keep an eye on debt using visual aids. Also in the news: How to make last-minute flight changes, pet insurance can help keep costs for your furbaby in check, and nearly 30% of shoppers haven’t paid off last years holiday debt.

Keep an eye on debt using visual aids
Visual aids provide motivation.

Winter storms, COVID: How to make last-minute flight changes
Be prepared for last-minute flight changes or cancellations this year.

Nearly 30% of shoppers haven’t paid off last years holiday debt
Financial experts give tips on how to limit your debt

Pet insurance can help keep costs for your furbaby in check
70% of U.S. households have a pet, according to the 2021-2022 American Pet Products Association National Pet Owners Survey.

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: 9 money numbers you need to know. Also in the news: The case for going back to school, how to avoid pet scams, and when to consider an FHA-backed mortgage.

9 Money Numbers You Need to Know
Give yourself a quick financial health check-up by seeing where you stand on a handful of important measurements.

College, Interrupted: The Case for Going (Back) to School
Skipping out on college, delaying enrollment or not finishing a degree can affect lifetime earnings.

Scam Alert: How to Get a Pet and Not Get Taken
Avoid online animal listings, and take steps to protect yourself when buying in person. Consider a shelter animal.

When to Consider an FHA-Backed Mortgage
The pros and cons.

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: How one family paid off $130,000 of debt in less than four years. Also in the news: The pros and cons of cash-out refinancing, the sneaky ways burnout hurts your bottom line, and how to not let your vet bill dog you forever.

How I Ditched Debt: Little Splurges on the Path to Freedom
One family’s story of paying off $130,000 in less than four years.

Cash-Out Refinance Pros and Cons
A good way to pay for home improvements.

Sneaky Ways Burnout Hurts Your Bottom Line
Millennials are struggling.

Don’t Let Your Vet Bill Dog You Forever
Taking care of your best pal.

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: The 3 reports you haven’t frozen yet. Also in the news: United halts the transport of pets in cargo holds, how to protect your 401(k) from rising interest rates, and how much your personal data is worth on the dark web.

The 3 Reports You Haven’t Frozen Yet
Beyond the Big 3.

United Halts Transport of Pets in Airplane Cargo Holds
Protecting your pets while flying.

Protect Your 401(k) From Rising Interest Rates With This Plan
Interest rates are on the rise.

Spooked by the Facebook privacy violations? This is how much your personal data is worth on the dark web
A Facebook account is cheaper than you’d think.

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: 3 questions couples should ask before getting a dog. Also in the news: 4 Black Friday facts retailers don’t want you to know, what to buy and skip this Black Friday, and the number one financial fear for most Americans.

3 Questions Couples Should Ask Before Getting a Dog
A financial commitment.

4 Black Friday Facts Retailers Don’t Want You to Know
Black Friday secrets.

What to Buy (and Skip) on Black Friday 2017
Start making a list.

Financial fears? This is No. 1 for most Americans
Money monsters under the bed.

Monday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: How to foil 5 common bank fees from draining your funds. Also in the news: How to talk – not fight – about money with your spouse, the real cost of owning a pet, and how Equifax ignored warning about security vulnerabilities.

How to Foil 5 Common Bank Fees From Draining Your Funds
Don’t let them take your money.

How to Talk — Not Fight — About Money With Your Spouse
Peaceful talks over a tough subject.

How Much Does Owning a Pet Really Cost?
Affording Fido.

Equifax Was Warned About Vulnerability But Failed To Patch It
A nightmare that could have been prevented.

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

dog holding a purse with money in its mouth. isolated on white bToday’s top story: How to save without using your savings account. Also in the news: Why you should have a separate bank account for your side jobs, the bad side to inactive credit, and how much it really costs to own a dog.

4 Ways to Save Without Your Savings Account
Under the mattress doesn’t count.

Why You Need a Separate Bank Account for Your Side Job
Keeping your money straight.

Inactive Credit: How Long It Takes, and How to Use a Credit Card to Prevent It
Not using credit can actually hurt your score.

This is how much it really costs to own a dog per year
Man’s best friend can get pretty pricey.

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: How to save money while repaying Parent PLUS loans. Also in the news: Why your dog needs liability insurance, where you’re paying more in fees than you should be, and how to itemize common tax deductions.

Got Parent PLUS Loans? Save Money With These Alternative Payment Plans
Repayment plans that could save you money.

Why Your Dog Needs Liability Insurance
Fido’s bite could cost you big bucks.

6 Places You’re Paying More In Fees Than You Have To
Fighting back against the nickel-and-diming.

The Right Way to Itemize These Common Tax Deductions
Don’t pay more than necessary.

Friday’s need-to-know money news

HealthCare-Medical-Identity-TheftToday’s top story: What to do if you’re an Anthem insurance customer. Also in the news: TurboTax stops state filings, how your own personal lottery can add up to big savings, and how your pet can fetch a tax deduction.

Millions of Anthem Customers Exposed: What It Means for You
Find out what you should do if you’re an Anthem customer.

TurboTax halts state filings amid fraud outbreak
What this means for TurboTax customers.

Pay Your Own Personal “Lottery” to Save Money Regularly
Then ten dollar a day habit that could add up to big bucks.

How Your Pet Can Dig Up a Tax Deduction
A deduction, not a dependent.

4 frequent flier mile pro tips that anyone can use
Getting the most from your miles.

Monday’s need-to-know money news

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailSaving money after Fido eats another sock, is good credit required for student loans, and what car shopping and college shopping have in common.

Saving Money When Caring for Sick Pets
How to save money when man’s best friend gets sick.

Poll: Half of Older Workers Delay Retirement Plans
Uncertainty over the financial markets have older workers considering working well past retirement age.

Do I Need a Good Credit Score to Get Student Loans?
Depending on what kind of loan you’re applying for, the answer could be no.

What you don’t know about Social Security can hurt you
The importance of understanding Social Security’s complexities.

Why Choosing a College Should Be Like Buying a Car
The difference in quality between a luxury university and a four-door state school could be less than you think.