procrastination Archives - Ask Liz Weston

March 15, 2021 By Liz Weston

Monday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: Does Medicare cover COVID testing and vaccines? Also in the news: A new episode of the Smart Money podcast on procrastination and paying student loans vs investing, 3 ways COVID has reshuffled our finances, and how the car you drive can raise your auto insurance rates.

Does Medicare Cover COVID Testing and Vaccines?
In general, Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans cover COVID-19 tests, treatments and vaccines.

Smart Money Podcast: Procrastination, and Paying Student Loans vs. Investing
How to stop procrastinating on big money tasks.

3 Ways COVID-19 Reshuffled Our Finances
Three financial trends we can chalk up to the coronavirus pandemic.

How the Car You Drive Can Raise Your Auto Insurance Rates
The cost of your car isn’t the only way your vehicle affects your auto insurance bill.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: auto insurance, COVID vaccines, Investing, Medicare, procrastination, Smart Money podcast, spending habits, Student Loans

December 16, 2014 By Liz Weston

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: How your procrastination is costing you money. Also in the news: Holiday shipping mistakes to avoid, which report you need to read before buying a house, and the digital piggy bank that could finally convince you to start saving.

5 Ways Procrastination Costs You Money
Time equals money.

Don’t make these costly shipping mistakes this season
The gifts were expensive enough.

The Report You Should Ask For Before Buying A House
Get a C.L.U.E.

This Digital Piggy Bank Could Finally Get You To Start Saving
Meet your new savings pal.

The Best Way to Tap Your IRA In Retirement
Using your IRA strategically.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: CLUE, holiday shipping, IRA, procrastination, Retirement, Savings, tips

September 23, 2014 By Liz Weston

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: Why putting things off until tomorrow can become expensive. Also in the news: Tips on college scholarships, how to have peaceful conversations about money, and how to break the cycle of living from paycheck to paycheck.