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Friday’s need-to-know money news

January 29, 2016 By Liz Weston

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: Credit cards tips that’ll last a lifetime. Also in the news: Why your credit score matters the most in your twenties, how to wrangle your W-2s from your employer, and millionaire money tips for the rest of us.

8 Credit Card Tips That Will Last a Lifetime
Solid advice.

Why Your Credit Score Matters Most In Your Twenties
The long lasting impact.

How to bug your employer for your W-2 and other timely tax, budget tips
April 15th will be here before you know it.

8 Millionaire Money Tips for the Rest of Us
You don’t have to be a millionaire to manage your money like one.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Credit Cards, Credit Score, Taxes, tips, W-2s

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

January 28, 2016 By Liz Weston

iStock_000015900242LargeToday’s top story: The most embarrassing money topics. Also in the news: How to make a life insurance claim, seven signs you have bad credit, and the insurance questions you should ask when buying a car.

Top 10 Most Embarrassing Money Topics
What makes you cringe?

How to Make a Life Insurance Claim
Be proactive.

7 Signs You Have Bad Credit
Looking for red flags.

The Insurance Questions to Ask When You Buy a Car
Questions to consider.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: bad credit, car insurance, Credit, life insurance, money topics

3 smart strategies to get the best deal on everything

January 27, 2016 By Liz Weston

Thanks to the ease of comparison shopping online, almost anyone can suss out a 10% discount these days, and 20% isn’t all that tough either. But if you’re looking for major-league savings—the kind that can reach 30% to 50% off or more—then you need a special weapon. You need intel.

In my latest for Money magazine, find out when is the best time to buy whatever you’ve had your eye on.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: deals, Savings

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

January 27, 2016 By Liz Weston

Credit report with score on a desk
Credit report with score on a desk
Today’s top story: Why students missed out on nearly $3 billion dollars in financial aid. Also in the news: Things on your credit report that look like errors, but might not be, how to protect your loved ones from financial elder abuse, and how to protect inherited IRA assets from creditors via a trust.

3 Things on Your Credit Report That Look Like Errors, But Might Not Be
Analyzing your report.

Why students missed out on $2.7 billion in financial aid last year
The FAFSA is essential.

How to Protect Your Loved Ones (and Yourself) From Financial Elder Abuse
Protecting their assets.

Protect Inherited IRA Assets From Creditors With a Trust
Keeping your inheritance.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Credit, credit report, credit report errors, elder abuse, financial aid, IRA assets

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

January 26, 2016 By Liz Weston

taxesToday’s top story: A beginner’s guide to filing taxes in 2016. Also in the news: The benefits of a “Walk Away” fund, simple ways to catch up on retirement savings, and the financial choices you’ll regret ten years from now.

A Beginner’s Guide To Filing Taxes In 2016
Don’t be intimidated.

Save money now, so you can fire your boss later
Creating a “walk away” fund.

5 simple ways to catch up on your retirement savings
It’s never too late.

10 Financial Choices You’ll Regret in 10 Years
Things can look a whole lot different ten years down the road.

You Can’t Earn Your Way Out of a Spending Problem
Addressing the spending problem first.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: employment, filing taxes, Retirement, retirement savings, Savings, spending, Taxes

Monday’s need-to-know money news

January 25, 2016 By Liz Weston

60710Today’s top story: The important reason you should check your credit card bills right now. Also in the news: What you need to know about charitable giving, how to avoid IRS scams, and what to consider before signing a VA loan.

The Reason You Should Check Your Credit Card Bills Right Now
Detecting fraudulent holiday purchases.

6 Things To Know About Charitable Giving This Tax Season
Getting the most from your tax deductions.

IRS calling about money? Most likely a scam
Protecting your personal information.

3 Important Considerations for VA Loans
What to consider before signing on the dotted line.

Create a Shopping Ban Savings Account to Collect Your Impulse Spending
Curbing impulse spending without denying yourself.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: credit card bills, credit card fraud, Credit Cards, impulse buying, IRS, savings account, tax deductions, tax scams, VA loans

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