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Friday’s need-to-know money news

April 24, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to get cash from your life insurance policy. Also in the news: How to manage your credit score during a crisis, how to tell if your financial advisor is really helping you, and how much a credit card cash advance will really cost you.

How to Get Cash From Your Life Insurance Policy
Four ways to tap into your policy.

How to Manage Your Credit Score During a Crisis
Strategic choices.

Crisis Test: Is Your Financial Advisor Really Helping You?
Are your best interests being put first?

Here’s What a Credit Card Cash Advance Will Really Cost You
Check that APR.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: cash advance, Coronavirus, credit card, Credit Score, financial advisors, life insurance

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

April 23, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Global Entry travelers now have an 18-month renewal grace period. Also in the news: College students can get more aid during the Coronavirus crisis, 4 ways to travel cheaply during an economic downturn, and choose a student loan repayment program with this calculator.

Global Entry Travelers Now Have an 18-Month Renewal Grace Period
An extended renewal period due to COVID-19.

College Students Can Get More Aid During the Coronavirus Crisis
Three ways to find help.

4 Ways to Travel Cheaply During a Recession
Traveling during an economic downturn.

Choose a Student Loan Repayment Plan With This Calculator
Finding the plan that works best for you.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: calculator, college assistance, Global Entry. travel, Student Loans, tips

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

April 22, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: What to do if you can’t pay for insurance due to Coronavirus. Also in the news: 3 effective ways to get airlines and hotels to bend their rules, a new episode of the SmartMoney podcast on spring cleaning your finances, and what the CARES Act means for public service student loan forgiveness.

What to Do if You Can’t Pay for Insurance Due to Coronavirus
Get in touch with your carrier immediately.

3 Effective Ways to Get Airlines and Hotels to Bend Their Rules
Twitter vs. phone vs. email.

SmartMoney Podcast: ‘How Should I Spring-Clean My Finances?’
Three steps to tidy things up.

What the CARES Act Means for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
Document everything.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: airlines, CARES Act, Coronavirus, hotels, Insurance, public service student loan forgiveness, SmartMoney podcast, spring cleaning, tips, travel changes

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

April 21, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: What to know before accepting COVID-19 credit card relief. Also in the news: You can now get free weekly credit reports, how to get money to family and friends in a crisis, and what your small business should do with its Paycheck Protection Program loan.

What to Know Before Accepting COVID-19 Credit Card Relief
Beware the fine print.

You Can Now Get Free Weekly Credit Reports — Here’s How to Use Them
Keeping a close eye on your credit.

How to Get Money to Family and Friends in a Crisis
Watch out for fees.

Your small business got a Paycheck Protection Program loan. Now what?
The best ways to strategize.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Coronavirus, COVID-19 credit card relief, Credit Cards, Credit Reports, lending money, paycheck protection program loan, small business

Is your financial adviser really helping you?

April 21, 2020 By Liz Weston

Stock market crashes don’t just test investors’ mettle. Abrupt downturns also can reveal what kind of financial adviser you have.

Some people will discover, to their horror, that they’ve been dealing with outright crooks. Ponzi schemes are among the cons that fall apart when markets do, as investors try to pull their money out and discover it’s gone.

In my latest for the Associated Press, how to determine if your financial adviser is meeting your expectations.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: financial advisers, robo-advisers

Monday’s need-to-know money news

April 20, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Cancel your travel credit card due to Coronavirus? Ask for a retention offer first. Also in the news: What to do when a family member or friend needs money, and before opening a new credit line, check for this restriction.

Cancel Your Travel Credit Card Due to Coronavirus? Ask for a Retention Offer First
Banks don’t want to lose your business.

A Friend or Family Member Needs Money. What Do You Do?
Things to consider before writing that check.

Should College Savers Opt for Student Loans This Fall?
Interest rates have plummeted.

Before Opening a New Credit Line, Check for This Restriction
One word: Iowa.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Coronavirus, Credit Cards, credit lines, family and money, friends and money, Student Loans, travel cards

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