Thursday’s need-to-know money news

estate planningToday’s top story: How $250 can keep families off welfare. Also in the news:A new tool to manage your student loans, what Prince can teach you about personal finance, and how to declutter after tax season.

$250 Can Keep Families Off Welfare, Study Finds
Even a small savings can have a big impact.

White House Releases New Tool to Help You Manage Your Student Loans
Finding the best repayment options.

What Prince Can Teach You About Personal Finance
A legend in music, not so great at estate planning.

With taxes done, now it’s time to shovel papers, declutter
Fire up the shredder.

Monday’s need-to-know money news

debt-snowballToday’s top story: What is a debt snowball? Also in the news: A 1-week financial fast, why personal finance classes should be taught in college, and how your wallet is becoming the next tech platform.

What Is a Debt Snowball?
A creative way of tackling your debt.

Big money goal? Try a 1-week financial fast
A self-kickstarter.

Why Personal Finance Classes Should Be Taught in College
Real world preparations.

Why your wallet is becoming the next platform
Tech companies can’t wait to claim space in your wallet.

10 Ways to Trick Yourself Into Saving

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailSaving money isn’t that hard. What’s hard is keeping money saved.

It’s too easy to cut expenses in one area only to spend more somewhere else. Sticking cash into savings won’t help if it comes right back out again.

In my latest for NerdWallet, how to trick yourself into savings that actually last.

Friday’s need-to-know money news

money-vacation-saveToday’s top story: How to save money without disrupting your lifestyle. Also in the news: What you can learn from your tax return, discovering your FI number, and why millennials should consider a robo-advisor.

How to Save Money Without Disrupting Your Lifestyle
Saving doesn’t have to be painful.

5 things you can learn from your tax return
Things worth paying attention to.

Use the FI Formula to Find Out How Much You Need to Be Financially Independent
Finding your FI number.

3 Reasons Millennials Should Consider a Robo-Advisor
Smaller fees make robo-advisors more attractive to new investors.

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

img_online-bankingToday’s top story: The biggest mistakes you can make while banking online. Also in the news: Making tax time easier, the single best thing you can do for your financial wellbeing, and how debt can wreck your retirement.

The 5 Biggest Mistakes You Can Make Banking Online
Small mistakes can result in big consequences.

Tips to Make Tax Time Easier
Getting through a stressful time of the year.

The Single Best Thing You Can Do For Your Financial Wellbeing
Just a Hamilton a day.

Here’s how debt can wreck your retirement
Physical as well as mental consequences.

Monday’s need-to-know money news

returnToday’s top story: What retirees need to know about the new Social Security deadline. Also in the news: States with no income tax, tax breaks for getting older, and why you need an “Armageddon Fund.”

What Retirees Need to Know About the New Social Security Deadline
Consider your options carefully.

U.S. States With No Income Tax
In case your recent tax fillings have put you in a relocating mood.

​Get tax breaks just for getting older
With age comes wisdom AND tax breaks.

Create an “Armageddon Fund” to Save for a Major Emergency and Still Earn Interest
Your emergency fund just got scarier.

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

taxesToday’s top story: What you need to look for in a tax professional. Also in the news: Banks made $11 billion dollars in overdraft fees in 2015, strategies for starting out with student debt, and how to balance saving for college and retirement.

What to Look for in a Tax Professional
Finding the right person to trust.

Banks Made $11 Billion From Overdraft Fees Last Year
How much of it was yours?

Strategies For When You’re Starting Out Saddled With Student Debt
Starting off on the right foot.

Balancing Act: Strategically Saving For College And Retirement
Finding a way to do both.

Monday’s need-to-know money news

invest-emergency-fundToday’s top story: How to build an emergency fund. Also in the news: Social Security mistakes to avoid, the best way to save for a down payment on a home, and what happens when your 401(k) gets too big?

How to Build an Emergency Fund
Creating a financial buffer.

Don’t Make These 3 Social Security Mistakes
Social Security isn’t one size fits all.

The best way to save for a down payment
Where you should keep your money before making a purchase.

Can your 401(k) account be too big?
How to avoid penalties and extra taxes.

Best Leap Day Sales and Deals of 2016
It only happens once every four years!

Friday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: What kids can learn about money by having a savings account. Also in the news: A guide to debt management, the easiest way to cut your 2015 tax bill, and how Uncle Sam is trying to help you save.

What a Savings Account Can Teach Your Child About Money
Good money habits start early.

How Does Debt Management Work?
A guide to wrangling your debt.

Here’s the Easiest Way to Cut Your Tax Bill Now
There’s still time to shelter some of your income.

How Uncle Sam wants to help you get ready to retire
The government wants you to start saving.

In debt and need cash? Payday loans are not your only option. RSVP for the NerdWallet & NAACP webinar on March 1 at 5pm to learn about alternatives.

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

financial doomToday’s top story: Five major threats to your retirement. Also in the news: Classic money habits you should be using today, seven potential financial time bombs, and how getting married will affect your taxes.

5 Major Threats to Your Retirement
The threats coming from both inside and outside the house.

5 Old-School Money Habits You Should Start Using Today
Time-tested success.

Don’t Ignore These 7 Financial Time Bombs
Tick…tick…

4 Ways Getting Married Will Change Your Taxes
Uncle Sam couldn’t be happier about your wedding!