This week’s money news

This week’s top story: Smart Money podcast on  In other news: 5 ways to save money on holiday shopping this season, 6 ways to boost your credit card rewards this holiday season, and why booking travel on your phone is a bad idea.

5 Ways to Save Money on Holiday Shopping This Season
Consumers face a lot of pressure this year, but there are strategic ways to cut costs.

6 Ways to Boost Your Credit Card Rewards This Holiday Season
The holidays are synonymous with spending. With a little planning, savvy consumers can earn bonus miles, points or cash back this holiday season.

Why Booking Travel on Your Phone Is a Bad Idea
Comparing booking options is key when it comes to finding the best travel deals. That’s harder to do on your phone.

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: 7 changes to make when planning COVID-era travel. Also in the news: How to travel cheap(er) for a wedding, child tax credit payments go out July 15th, and how color can affect your car’s resale value.

7 Changes to Make When Planning COVID-era Travel
Because travel demand is back up, you might have to be flexible about your rental car and accommodations.

How to Travel Cheap(er) for a Wedding
These strategies can help you save on flights, hotel rooms and even bag fees when traveling for a wedding.

Child tax credit payments go out July 15. Here’s what you need to know
Check your status through the IRS website.

How Color Can Affect Your Car’s Resale Value
Who knew yellow was so popular?

Monday’s need-to-know money news

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: Five things to know about filing taxes for 2014. Also in the news: What you need to know about the UPS hack, when you should accept financial help from your parents, and how to score some last minute Labor Day travel deals.

Filing Taxes for 2014: 5 Things to Know
Planning ahead for tax season.

The UPS Hack: What You Need to Know
Yet another data breach.

When Should You Accept Financial Help From Your Parents?
When do you need to swallow your pride?

Great last minute Labor Day travel deals
There’s still time to plan a getaway.

4 of the worst financial gifts you can give
Scratch these off the list.