starting a business Archives

August 3, 2017 By Liz Weston

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: 6 ways to optimize your credit card’s bonus mall. Also in the news: 5 tips for starting a business while working full time, 6 ways to get free money from the government, and the 10 most stolen cars and the cost of theft insurance.

6 Ways to Optimize Your Credit Card’s Bonus Mall
Getting the most bang for your bonus bucks.

5 Tips For Starting a Business While Working Full Time
It’s all about time management.

6 Ways to Get Free Money From the Government
You read that correctly.

The 10 most-stolen cars and the cost of theft insurance
Is yours on the list?

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: cars, credit card bonuses, money from government, starting a business, theft insurance

January 17, 2017 By Liz Weston

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: How to prepare financially for your death regardless of your age. Also in the news: The best industries for starting a business in 2017, how insurance companies use your driving record as a crystal ball, and 5 practical steps for creating a retirement backup plan.

How to Prepare Financially for Your Death (No Matter How Young You Are)
Making important decisions.

5 Best Industries for Starting a Business in 2017
Time to start working for yourself.

Your Driving Record: Insurance Companies’ Crystal Ball
Analyzing your behavior.

5 practical steps for creating a retirement backup plan
Always have a Plan B.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: auto insurance, Estate Planning, Insurance, Retirement, retirement planning, starting a business

July 27, 2015 By Liz Weston

Monday’s need-to-know money news

Excellent Credit Score with writing hand

Today’s top story: What can lead to a black mark on your credit report. Also in the news: Rules to follow for starting a business with a friend, how to reduce student loan costs, and the most undervalued cities in the United States.

What Will Leave a Black Mark on My Credit Report?
Discovering what qualifies for the dreaded black mark.

3 Rules For Starting A Business With A Friend
Get it all in writing.

5 Easy Ways to Reduce Student Loan Costs
Tips that can help you reduce what you owe and pay off your loans faster.

The U.S. Cities With the Most Undervalued (and Overvalued) Housing
Relocating? Here are a few cities to consider.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: black mark, Credit, credit report, starting a business, Student Loans, undervalued cities

July 17, 2015 By Liz Weston

Friday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: How to simplify your financial life. Also in the news: Credit card fees you shouldn’t have to pay, the hidden costs of starting your own business, and the amazing credit card features you’ve always wanted.