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Friday’s need-to-know money news

September 4, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How first-home shoppers can keep a cool head in a hot market. Also in the news: When debt relief does more harm than good, how to make a debt-free switch to cashless payments, and what to know before using buy now, pay later financing.

How First-Home Shoppers Can Keep a Cool Head in a Hot Market
Know what to expect, stick to your budget and priorities, and don’t let anxiety get the upper hand.

When Debt Relief Does More Harm Than Good
There are risks involved.

How to Make a Debt-Free Switch to Cashless Payments
Tracking your spending, using prepaid cards and setting low credit limits can help you avoid debt when you switch to using more digital payment methods.

What to Know Before Using Buy Now, Pay Later Financing
Look for high interest rates and fees.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: buy now pay later financing, cashless payments, debt relief, first-home shoppers, real estate

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

September 3, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Working remotely in the pandemic may generate a tax surprise. Also in the news: Advice on how to fly safely over the holidays, student debt continues to rise for new pharmacists, and how to save money during Medicare open enrollment this year.

Working Remotely in the Pandemic May Generate a Tax Surprise
Many states require people who work within their borders to pay taxes, even if they live elsewhere.

Ask a Points Nerd: (How) Should I Fly for the Holidays?
If you must travel for the holidays, here’s some advice for how to book hotels and stay safe while flying.

Student Debt Continues to Rise for New Pharmacists
Average student debt among pharmacists increased by 4% to $179,514 for the class of 2020.

How to Save on Medicare Open Enrollment This Fall
Open enrollment is just six weeks away.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: holiday travel, Medicare open enrollment, pharmacists, Points Nerd, student debt, Taxes, working remotely

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

September 2, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: New ways to get more for your old car. Also in the news: How the pros ride market volatility – and why you shouldn’t, if your travel plans are up in the air should you cancel your rewards card, and how the new eviction ban may impact you.

New Ways to Get More for Your Old Car
Online buyers make offers in minutes — a safety net for car shoppers wondering what their trade-in is really worth.

How the Pros Ride Market Volatility — and Why You Shouldn’t
Professionals try to harness the spikes and slumps, but most investors should stick with diversification.

If your travel plans are up in the air should you cancel your rewards card?
Not so fast.

How the new eviction ban may impact you
A new reprieve.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: automobiles, car selling tips, eviction, eviction ban, stock market, travel, travel rewards card

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

September 1, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to be reunited with your long-lost money. Also in the news: What the metro areas look like for first-time homebuyers, avoid flight change fees with these airlines, and 5 things to do after you get into a car accident.

How to Be Reunited With Your Long-Lost Money
Finding your unclaimed property.

First-Time Home Buyer Metro Affordability Report – Q2 2020
Low rates are helping buyers.

Avoid Flight Change Fees With These Airlines
The big airlines drop their fees.

5 things to do after you get in a car accident
Take a deep breath.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: airline fees, car accidents, homebuyers, metro area, unclaimed money

Some remote workers may be in for tax surprise

September 1, 2020 By Liz Weston

If the pandemic caused you to relocate across state lines, even temporarily, the next surprise could be having to file an extra tax return and potentially pay more taxes.

The issue gained national attention in May, when Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York said out-of-state health care workers who came to help with the pandemic would face New York income taxes.

Cuomo’s comments generated outrage, but in fact, most states tax people who earn money within their borders, even if those people usually live and file tax returns elsewhere. Even a single day in some states can trigger a tax bill. In my latest for the Associated Press, how to prepare for possible tax hassles.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: remote work, Taxes

Monday’s need-to-know money news

August 31, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: If doing less means saving more, try these 5 money moves. Also in the news: A new episode of the SmartMoney podcast on 401(k)s and struggling renters, how to diversify investing, and refinance your mortgage now to avoid a new fee.

If Doing Less Means Saving More, Try These 5 Money Moves
If the economic effects of the pandemic have cut your spending, you may have extra savings. Here’s what to do with them.

Smart Money Podcast: Renters Are Struggling, and What to Do With an Old 401(k)
Renters are

How to Diversify Investing in Stocks, Bonds and a Bit Beyond
Looking at alternative investments.

Refinance Your Mortgage Now to Avoid a New Fee
The new fee begins Dec. 1st.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Investments, money moves, refinancing mortgages, renters, SmartMoney podcast, tips

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