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Friday’s need-to-know money news

June 7, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: The lowdown on the new tools to jump-start your credit. Also in the news: How to pass a smog test – and what to do if your car fails, how insurance quotes affect your credit score, and what happens if you hit the Roth IRA income cap.

The Lowdown on New Tools to Jump-Start Your Credit
How Boost and UltraFICO work.

How to Pass a Smog Test — And What to Do If Your Car Fails
One man’s hard-earned advice.

Does Getting Insurance Quotes Affect Your Credit Score?
The bigger problem is the reverse.

What Happens If You Hit the Roth IRA Income Cap?
Know your contribution limits.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Boost, Credit Score, insurance quotes, Roth IRA cap, smog test, UltraFICO

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

June 6, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 5 steps to consolidate your debt with a personal loan. Also in the news: 5 myths about debt consolidation, collection costs on defaulted student loans, and the pitfalls of promotional APR credit cards.

5 Steps to Consolidate Your Debt With a Personal Loan
A to-do list.

Forget These 5 Myths You’ve Heard About Debt Consolidation
Separating truth from fiction.

How Much Are Collection Costs on Defaulted Student Loans?
Your balance could increase by 40%.

Think Long and Hard Before Using a Promotional APR
The small print could get you.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Debt Consolidation, defaulted student loans, myths, promotional APR credit cards

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

June 5, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Chase brings back limits on Cardholders’ right to sue. Also in the news: 5 getaways within reach using Southwest’s latest sign-up bonus, how to save for retirement and pay your student loans at the same time, and 8 pieces of financial advice from college commencement speakers.

Chase Brings Back Limits on Cardholders’ Right to Sue
Binding arbitration has returned.

5 Getaways Within Reach Using Southwest’s Latest Sign-Up Bonus
Quick tickets for new customers.

How to save for retirement and pay your student loans at the same time
A budget that pays for the past and saves for the future.

8 Pieces of Financial Advice From College Commencement Speakers
Money lessons and career tips.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: budgets, Chase, Chase bank, commencement speakers, Credit Cards, mandatory arbitration, retirement savings, rewards card, Southwest Airlines, Student Loans

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

June 4, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: What you need to know about working in retirement. Also in the news: 5 reasons to keep renting, how one couple paid off $33K of debt in 18 months, and how to opt of out Chase’s new binding arbitration rule.

What You Need to Know About Working in Retirement
Things to consider as you make your retirement plans.

5 reasons to keep renting
The flexibilities and amenities.

How I Ditched Debt: ‘It Made Our Marriage So Strong’
One couple’s story.

How to Opt Out of Chase’s New ‘Binding Arbitration’ Rule
You have until August 7th.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: binding arbitration, Chase credit cards, debt stories, renting vs buying, Retirement, retirement planning, working

What will long-term care cost you?

June 4, 2019 By Liz Weston

Many people are frightened of long-term care costs — for good reason.

Most people over 65 eventually will need help with daily living tasks, such as bathing, eating or dressing. Men will need assistance for an average of 2.2 years, while women will need it for 3.7 years, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration on Aging.

In my latest for the Associated Press, the high cost of long-term care and why planning ahead is essential.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: long term care, long-term care costs, Medicare, Social Security

Monday’s need-to-know money news

June 3, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 5 reasons to line up a loan before visiting a car dealer. Also in the news: 6 things to know about student loans before you start school, 5 tips to boost your credit card rewards, and why investor interest in CDs is rising.

5 Reasons to Line Up a Loan Before Visiting a Car Dealer
Protecting yourself from the finance department.

6 Things to Know About Student Loans Before You Start School
Important details.

Watch Your Credit Card Rewards Pile Up With These 5 Tips
Even more rewarding.

Why Investor Interest in CDs is Rising
Choosing the security of fixed-interest.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: car loans, CDs, credit card rewards, financing, Investing, Student Loans, tips

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