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Friday’s need-to-know money news

May 14, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: What to do if your refund is delayed and your bills aren’t. Also in the news: Former Simple customers undergo a rough transition to BBVA, why a credit card’s looks aren’t everything, and how to keep health insurance after losing your job.

What to Do If Your Refund Is Delayed and Your Bills Aren’t
The IRS is running behind.

Former Simple Customers Undergo Rough Transition to BBVA
Things haven’t gone smoothly.

Why a Credit Card’s Looks Aren’t Everything

How to Keep Health Insurance After Losing Your Job
A look at the options.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: BBVA, Credit Cards, health insurance, IRS, SIMPLE, tax refunds

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

May 13, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: You may qualify for free or cheaper health insurance now. Also in the news: Big banks join effort to ease path to credit cards, 3 ways technology can help minority-owned businesses recover, and the 12 states ending the extra $300 per week in unemployment benefits.

You May Qualify for Free or Cheaper Health Insurance Now
The latest coronavirus relief package made health insurance free or significantly less costly for millions of people.

Big Banks Join Efforts to Ease Path to Credit Cards
Large lenders are participating in a pilot program allowing them to share bank account information with the credit bureaus, easing access for credit card applicants.

3 Ways Technology Can Help Minority-Owned Businesses Recover
Start by embracing e-commerce.

These 12 States Are Ending the Extra $300 Per Week in Unemployment Benefits
Find out if yours is one of them.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: banking, Credit Cards, health insurance, minority owned businesses, PUA benefits

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

May 12, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 3 tips when thinking about your post-vaccination travel. Also in the news: Going beyond micro-investing, how to keep your parked car road-ready, and is it too late to invest in cryptocurrency?

3 Tips When Thinking About Your Post-Vaccination Travel Risk
Travel has always involved some risk, but the COVID-19 pandemic adds another layer even if you’re vaccinated.

Micro-Investing: A Great First Step, But Don’t Stop There
Investing small amounts is certainly better than nothing, but micro-investing alone may not be sufficient for long-term goals.

How to Keep Your Parked Car Road Ready
Furry squatters could lead to big auto bills.

Is It Too Late to Invest in Cryptocurrencies?
Understanding the blockchain.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: cryptocurrency, micro-investing, parked car tips, post-vaccination travel

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

May 11, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Navigating car insurance as a transgender or nonbinary driver. Also in the news: How to smooth the transition into retirement, what motherhood taught eight women about money, and how to choose a payment plan when you owe the IRS.

Navigating Car Insurance as a Transgender or Nonbinary Driver
Selecting a gender on a car insurance application isn’t always easy for transgender and nonbinary drivers.

How to Smooth the Transition Into Retirement

What Motherhood Taught Me About Money: 8 Moms Weigh In
Hard-earned wisdom.

How to Choose a Payment Plan When You Owe the IRS
Picking the plan that makes the most sense.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: car insurance, IRS, moms and money, nonbinary drivers, payment plan, retirement transition, transgender drivers

You may be entitled to free health insurance now

May 11, 2021 By Liz Weston

The latest coronavirus relief package did more than dole out $1,400 checks. The law also made health insurance free for millions more people and reduced costs for others, at least for now.

The American Rescue Plan, which President Joe Biden signed in March, expanded subsidies for people buying their own insurance on Affordable Care Act exchanges. In addition, anyone who receives unemployment benefits this year can qualify for zero-premium health insurance through the exchanges, regardless of income.

In my latest for the Associated Press, find out if you qualify for free health insurance.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, health insurance

Monday’s need-to-know money news

May 10, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Haven’t filed your taxes yet? Act soon to avoid penalties. Also in the news: A new episode of the Smart Money podcast on free health insurance, a tax guide for small business owners, and Americans fear highest inflation in nearly a decade.

Haven’t Filed Your Taxes Yet? Act Soon to Avoid Penalties
Dealing with taxes can be a pain, but it’s better than the penalties you’ll face if you don’t file or pay on time.

Smart Money Podcast: Free Health Insurance and Finding Scholarships
A discussion about a provision in the American Rescue Plan that qualifies millions of Americans for free or lower-cost health insurance.

A Tax Guide for Small-Business Owners
Practicing good financial hygiene throughout the year takes some of the headaches out of filing business taxes.

Americans fear highest inflation in nearly a decade
Growing fears.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: inflation fears, small business owners, Smart Money podcas, tax filing, Taxes

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