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Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

March 17, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Even in a financial crisis, you have options. Also in the news: When will it make sense to travel again, robo-advisors bring access to a new crop of investors, and Apple Card will let you skip a payment this month.

Even in a Financial Crisis, You Have Options
Take a deep breath.

Ask a Points Nerd: When Will It Make Sense to Travel Again?
Uncertain times.

Robo-Advisors Bring Access to a New Crop of Investors
A good option for new investors.

Apple Card Will Let You Skip Your Payment This Month
But it’s not automatic.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Apple Card, financial crisis, financial help, Investing, payment options, robo-advisors, traveling

Monday’s need-to-know money news

March 16, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Your last chance for high CD rates is right now. Also in the news: How a credit card can help home improvement plans, how to search for scholarships without getting lost in spam, and a new episode of the SmartMoney podcast on credit scores.

Your Last Chance for High CD Rates Is Right Now
The impact of Fed rate changes.

Got Home Improvement Plans? How a Credit Card Can Help
Rewards and sign-up bonuses.

How to Search for Scholarships, Not Get Lost in Spam
Finding legit offers.

SmartMoney Podcast: ‘Why Did My Credit Scores Suddenly Drop?’
Sorting through the reasons.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: CDs, Credit Cards, Credit Scores, home improvement, interest rates, scholarships, SmartMoney podcast, tips

Friday’s need-to-know money news

March 13, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to protect your finances and credit in tough times. Also in the news: Squash these 4 common tax-season stresses, how to weather a market downturn during or approaching retirement, and how to handle – and head off – a tax bill.

How to Protect Your Finances and Credit in Tough Times
Prepare instead of panic.

Squash These 4 Common Tax-Season Stresses
How to overcome the 4 biggest stresses.

Retired or Nearly There? How to Weather a Market Downturn
Diversification is key.

How to Handle — and Head Off — a Tax Bill
Preparing in advance.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Coronavirus, market downturn, protecting your finances, stock market, tax bills, tax-season stresses, Taxes

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

March 12, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Your kids don’t want your stuff. Also in the news: Don’t become a victim of Coronavirus shopping frenzy, what to do if the Coronavirus is affecting your finances, and why you shouldn’t get too excited about cheap gas.

Your Kids Don’t Want Your Stuff
But don’t take it personally.

Don’t Become a Victim of Coronavirus Shopping Frenzy
Beware of price gouging.

What to Do if the Coronavirus Outbreak Is Affecting Your Finances
What companies are doing to help.

Don’t Get Too Excited About Cheap Gas
It’s only temporary.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Coronavirus, estate, estate sales, gas prices, shopping frenzy, tips

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

March 11, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How mortgage refinancing could save you money even if your loan is new. Also in the news: Where to stash your savings when cash management account rates take a dive, how to stock up wisely, emergency or not, and what the “history” part of your credit score really measures.

Mortgage Refinance Could Save Money — Even If Your Loan Is New
A typical refinance can save at least $150 a month.

Where to Stash Your Savings When Cash Management Account Rates Take a Dive
Taking a look at CDs and online accounts.

How to Stock Up Wisely, Emergency or Not
Stocking up strategically.

What the ‘History’ Part of Your Credit Score Really Measures
It isn’t just how long you’ve had credit.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: cash management accounts, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Credit History, emergency stock up, emergency stockpile, mortgage refinancing, tips

Your kids don’t want your stuff

March 11, 2020 By Liz Weston

Estate appraiser Julie Hall advises downsizing clients not to take it personally when their adult kids don’t want their furniture and other possessions. But when Hall asked her 23-year-old daughter what she might want from the four-bedroom family home, the younger woman mentioned just three items.

“And I said, ‘Out of this whole house? Honey, we have nice things!’” says Hall, author of several books, including “How to Clean Out Your Parents’ Estate in 30 Days or Less.” “I started to sound like my clients.”

In my latest for the Associated Press, how to not take it personally when your kids don’t want your treasures.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Estate Planning, estate sales

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