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Thursday’s need-to-know money news

May 21, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Should seniors consider a reverse mortgage now? Also in the news: Make the most of these store cards during a crisis, financial experts say a recession could be looming, and why you should think of your HSA as an extension of your emergency fund.

Should Seniors Consider a Reverse Mortgage Now?
Reverse mortgages offer tax-free cash for home equity, but understand how they work and explore alternatives.

Make the Most of These Store Cards During a Crisis
Some of the best cards to optimize your budget.

Financial experts say a recession could be looming; here’s how you can prepare
Be proactive.

Think of Your HSA as an Extension of Your Emergency Fund
Your contributions can increase in 2021.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: emergency fund, health savings account, HSA, recession, reverse mortgage, store credit cards, tips

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

May 20, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 0% intro APR credit cards can help in a crisis, but mind the details. Also in the news: A look at metro home affordability for first time buyers, how to find the right credit card for your side hustles, and how to stretch your money while you’re unemployed.

0% Intro APR Credit Cards Help in a Crisis, but Mind the Details
That 0% can be more complicated than you’d think.

First-Time Home Buyer Metro Affordability Report – Q1 2020
What the market was like before the pandemic.

Side Hustle Much? You Might Have the Wrong Credit Card
Finding the right card for the gig economy.

Ways to Stretch Your Unemployment Benefits
Making your benefits last.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: 0% intro APR, Credit Cards, first-time home buyers, gig economy, side hustle, tips, unemployment benefits

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

May 19, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Side hustle much? You might have the wrong credit card. Also in the news: Make a financial recovery kit to rally faster after disaster, 7 finance tips for 2020 grads entering an economy with few jobs, and that debit card your were mailed is actually your coronavirus relief payment.

Side hustle much? You might have the wrong credit card.
You could qualify for a business credit card.

Make a Financial Recovery Kit to Rally Faster After Disaster
Use your free time wisely.

7 finance tips for 2020 grads entering an economy with few jobs
Finding the help you need.

That Debit Card You Were Mailed Is Actually Your Coronavirus Relief Payment
Don’t throw it out.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: 2020 grads, coronavirus relief payments, Credit Cards, financial recovery kit, jobs, side hustles

Should seniors consider a reverse mortgage now?

May 19, 2020 By Liz Weston

Reverse mortgages allow older homeowners to turn part of their home equity into tax-free cash, using a loan that doesn’t have to be paid back until they die, sell or move out.

That sounds good to a lot of seniors navigating financial fallout during the coronavirus pandemic. Stay-at-home orders may have taken away jobs needed to make ends meet, while low interest rates and a volatile stock market have endangered income from retirement savings.

A reverse mortgage could be exactly the right tool at the right time. Or it could be an expensive mistake. In my latest for the Associated Press, learn exactly how these loans work and alternatives to explore before you commit.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: reverse mortgage, Seniors

Monday’s need-to-know money news

May 18, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 6 tips for handling credit card bills if you’ve lost income. Also in the news: How to slash your cell phone bill, how to work around delays in major IRS functions, and how credit card rewards will change after the pandemic.

6 tips for handling credit card bills if you’ve lost income
Protecting yourself from penalties.

How to slash your cell phone bill
Ways to reduce your monthly costs.

How to Work Around Delays in Major IRS Functions
Exploring your options.

How Credit Card Rewards Will Change After the Pandemic
The new normal for rewards.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: cell phones, Coronavirus, credit card bills, Credit Cards, IRS

Friday’s need-to-know money news

May 15, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to work around delays in major IRS functions. Also in the news: A path to getting your getting your camp deposit back, student loan interest rate dropping to historic lows, how to choose your next credit card.

How to Work Around Delays in Major IRS Functions
Services have been dialed back.

Camp’s Closed: A Path to Getting Your Deposit Back
It’s going to be a very different summer.

Student Loan Interest Rate Dropping to Historic Low
The impact of new rates.

How to Choose Your Next Credit Card
Finding the card that meets your needs.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: camp, cancellations, Credit Cards, interest rates, Student Loans

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