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January 22, 2020 By Liz Weston

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: How to have a ‘no regrets’ retirement. Also in the news: How to sell your car to family and friends, the debt payoff method that can also help your credit, and your last chance to file an Equifax breach settlement claim.

How to Have a ‘No Regrets’ Retirement
Putting off travel, buying a retirement home too hastily and not discussing expectations are common mistakes.

How to Sell Your Car to Tough Customers: Friends and Family

The Debt Payoff Method That Can Help Your Credit, Too

Today (Wednesday) is Your Last Chance to File an Equifax Breach Settlement Claim
A few more hours to submit your claim.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: credit card debt, debt, Equifax data breach, Retirement, retirement tips, selling your car

April 20, 2017 By Liz Weston

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: The 4 perks of Solo 401(k) for business owners and freelancers. Also in the news: How to monitor your credit in exactly 250 words, how to eat healthy on a budget, and the best places to retire in 2017.

4 Perks of Solo 401(k) for Business Owners and Freelancers
Retirement savings for sole employees.

How to Monitor Credit in (Exactly) 250 Words
Short and sweet.

How to Eat Healthy on a Budget
You don’t have to live on ramen.

The Best Places To Retire In 2017
Where would you like to go?

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: budget tips, credit monitoring, Credit Score, food budget, Retirement, retirement savings, retirement tips, solo 401(k)

October 21, 2016 By Liz Weston

Friday’s need-to-know money news

help-parents-manage-money Today’s top story: What retailers don’t want you to know about Black Friday. Also in the news: What to know about tax breaks for disabled individuals, how managing your money is like losing weight, and three retirement tips your not thinking about.

4 Things Retailers Don’t Want You to Know About Black Friday
You might not be getting the best deals.

What to Know About Tax Breaks for Disabled Individuals
Taking advantage of deductions.

How Managing Your Finances Is Like Losing Weight
One day at a time.

3 retirement tips you’re not thinking about
Tips that fly under the radar.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Black Friday, disability, disabled individuals, money management, retirement tips, tax breaks

April 24, 2015 By Liz Weston

Friday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: What happens to your credit after you die? Also in the news: Secrets to buying long-term-care insurance, how to calculate your personal savings rate, and five steps to planning a secure retirement.

What Happens to Your Credit When You Die?
Who, if anyone, is responsible for paying it off?

4 Secrets to Buying Long-Term-Care Insurance
How to find the best policy.

Calculate Your Overall Savings Rate to Measure Your Financial Health
Discovering your personal savings rate.

5 steps to planning a secure retirement
What you need to do in order to retire peacefully.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Credit, credit card debt, long-term care insurance, personal savings rate, Retirement, retirement tips, Savings

April 20, 2015 By Liz Weston

Monday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: The ten things you need to know about credit scores. Also in the news: Five ways to save in managing your money, why passive income is worth more than active income, and six retirement planning rules for single women.

10 Things Everyone Should Know About Credit Scores
What you need to know.

5 New Ways to Save Big Bucks in Managing Your Money
How to find the lowest fees.

Why Passive Income Is Worth More than Active Income
Passive income just sits back and gets bigger.

Tax Season Is Over, But the Typical American Is Still Working for Uncle Sam
The beat goes on.

6 Retirement Planning Rules for Single Womenking
Making sure you’re prepared for the future.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: active income, Credit Scores, money management, passive income, Retirement, retirement tips, tax season

April 16, 2015 By Liz Weston

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: How a good budget can help you build credit. Also in the news: Avoiding financial scams, tips on managing your elderly parent’s money, and five money rules for a successful retirement.