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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

April 15, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Don’t let your Coronavirus relief check disappear into your debts. Also in the news: How to make your car last 200,000 miles, what kind of credit card relief you can request during the pandemic, and how to check the status of your Coronavirus relief payment.

Don’t Let Your Relief Check Disappear Into Your Debts
How your relief check could be diverted.

How to Make Your Car Last 200,000 Miles
Yes, you read that correctly.

COVID-19: What Kinds of Credit Card Relief Can You Request?
Take the initiative and be prepared to spend a long time on hold.

How to Check the Status of Your Coronavirus Relief Payment
Tracking your money.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: automobiles, Coronavirus, credit card companies, IRS, stimulus check

How to raid your retirement funds in a crisis

April 15, 2020 By Liz Weston

In an ideal world, your retirement accounts would be left alone for retirement. You’ve probably noticed that we’re not living in an ideal world.

Early withdrawals can have serious repercussions, including big tax bills today and potential shortfalls in the future. In my latest for the Associated Press, alternatives to consider and what to do if you absolutely must touch your savings.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Coronavirus, Retirement, retirement savings

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

April 14, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: What to know about buying life insurance during the Coronavirus pandemic. Also in the news: How to earn passive income, deferring a personal loan payment, and how to sell your home during the Coronavirus shutdown.

Buying Life Insurance? What to Know During the Coronavirus Pandemic
It’s not too late for most people to still get coverage.

What Is Passive Income, and How Do I Earn It?
Making money without the pressure of a full-time job.

Can’t Pay Your Personal Loan? Here’s How Deferment Works
The stress relief is only temporary.

How to Sell Your Home During the Coronavirus Shutdown
Get ready to go virtual.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Coronavirus, life insurance, passive income, payment deferment, Personal Loans, selling your home, tips

Monday’s need-to-know money news

April 13, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to file for Coronavirus unemployment if you’re self-employed. Also in the news: Should you save your miles and points or spend them, 8 ways to switch up the new at-home normal, and a new episode of the SmartMoney podcast on what to do when you owe the IRS.

How to File for Coronavirus Unemployment if You’re Self-Employed

Double Take: Should You Save Your Miles and Points or Spend Them?

8 Ways to Switch Up the New At-Home Normal

SmartMoney Podcast: “Help! I Owe the IRS!”

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: CARES Act, Coronavirus, IRS, miles, reward points, SmartMoney podcast, Taxes, tips, unemployment

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

April 9, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Can a personal loan help during a crisis? 5 questions to ask. Also in the news: Citi Premier will become less valuable for travelers, how parents can help Gen Z prepare their credit for graduation, and how to protect your credit during the Coronavirus shutdown.

Can a Personal Loan Help During a Crisis? 5 Questions to Ask
What to ask and alternatives to consider.

Citi Premier Will Become Less Valuable for Travelers
Major changes are coming.

How Parents Can Help Gen Z Prepare Their Credit For Graduation
Using the time at home to educate the new grads.

How to Protect Your Credit During the Coronavirus Shutdown
Important measures to take.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Citi Premier, Coronavirus, Credit, Generation Z, Personal Loans, travelers

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

April 8, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How COVID-19 payment accommodations may affect your credit. Also in the news: Mortgage “relief” and “refinance” searches spike during outbreak, why retailers host sales during the outbreak, and how to get Coronavirus relief payments for kids if you don’t files taxes.

How COVID-19 Payment Accommodations May Affect Your Credit
How the CARES Act affects credit reporting.

Mortgage ‘Relief’ and ‘Refinance’ Searches Spike During Outbreak
The Coronavirus has people examining their mortgages.

Another Email? Why Retailers Host Sales During Coronavirus Outbreak
Retailers are struggling.

How to Get Coronavirus Relief Payments for Kids If You Don’t File Taxes
Keep checking the IRS website.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: CARES Act, COVID-19, Credit Cards, Credit Score, cronavirus, mortgages, relief payments, retail, sales

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