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Friday’s need-to-know money news

May 13, 2016 By Liz Weston

types-of-scholarshipsToday’s top story: Companies that help you repay or avoid student loans. Also in the news: Solutions to your retirement fund shortfall, debunking Social Security myths, and why Walmart is suing Visa.

6 Companies That Help You Repay or Avoid Student Loans
Alternative options.

10 Solutions to Your Retirement Fund Shortfall
There’s still time to catch up.

Debunking 3 Big Myths About Social Security
Getting to the truth.

Why Walmart is suing Visa, and what it means for your credit cards
Safety first.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: chip credit cards, Credit Cards, myths, retirement retirement savings, Social Security, Student Loans

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

May 12, 2016 By Liz Weston

common-retirement-mistakesToday’s top story: 5 expenses that will change when you retire. Also in the news: Questions for credit counselors, how to budget for a wedding that isn’t your own, and could we be on the verge of another housing crisis?

5 Expenses That Will Change in Retirement
Could you see more cash in your wallet?

7 Questions to Ask a Credit Counselor
Be prepared.

How to budget for a wedding — that’s not your own
Expenses add up quickly.

Are We Heading for Another Housing Crisis?
It’s getting easier to get a mortgage amid increasing home prices.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Credit, credit counselors, expenses, housing, housing crisis, real estate, Retirement

Americans Are Pissed — This Chart Might Explain Why

May 11, 2016 By Liz Weston

iStock_000087400741_SmallPeople are angry. Voters demanding change have helped make Donald Trump the presumptive Republican nominee for president and fueled Bernie Sanders’ ferocious challenge to Democrat Hillary Clinton.

But what are they angry about? Ask and you’ll hear about Washington gridlock, Wall Street greed, trade, stagnant pay, immigration. In my latest for NerdWallet, the one huge factor that’s making this election especially unique.

Filed Under: Budgeting, Saving Money Tagged With: Budgeting, Paying Off Debt, personal finance

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

May 11, 2016 By Liz Weston

emergency-fund-1940x900_36282Today’s top story: Debunking emergency fund myths. Also in the news: How filing separately could give some couples a lower tax bill, the financial benefits of living with less, and how much down payment you should have to buy a home.

Debunking 5 Emergency Fund Myths
Separating fact from financial fiction.

Filing Separately Could Give Some Couples a Lower Tax Bill
Splitting up your tax returns could save you money.

The Financial Benefits of Living With Less
Downsizing your way out of debt.

How Much Down Payment Do You Need to Buy a Home?
How much do you really need?

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Budgeting, couples and money, debt, emergency funds, mythbusting, tax returns, Taxes

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

May 10, 2016 By Liz Weston

scamToday’s top story: The red flags of a toxic online loan. Also in the news: What to do when you can’t get enough financial aid, why 43% of Millennials have bad credit, and 10 questions to help start getting your financial life in order.

5 Red Flags of a Toxic Online Loan
Who are you really borrowing from?

Can’t Get Enough Financial Aid? Here’s What to Do
Take a deep breath.

43% of Millennials Have Bad Credit, TransUnion Says
Subprime scores.

Get Your Financial Life In Order By Answering These 10 Questions
Taking the first steps.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: college tuition, Credit Scores, financial aid, millennials, online loans, Savings, Student Loans, tips

Monday’s need-to-know money news

May 9, 2016 By Liz Weston

mortgage2Today’s top story: What to do when your employer is acquired. Also in the news: Tips for selling your home this summer, surprising things about cellphone insurance, and how to avoid retirement calculator mistakes.

5 Steps to Take When Your Employer Is Acquired
Tips for uneasy times.

Simple Tips to Sell Your Home for the Right Price This Summer
Summer could be the perfect time to sell.

4 surprising things about cellphone insurance
Reading the fine print.

Using These Retirement Calculators The Wrong Way Could Cost You Thousands
Complicated calculations.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: acquisition, cellphone insurance, employers, employment, Insurance, real estate, Retirement, retirement calculators

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