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Friday’s need-to-know money news

July 12, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 7 things college freshmen don’t need – and 10 they do. Also in the news: Stocking up for school can be eco-friendly and economical, what to do when back to school bites you in the budget, and how to get rid of your back taxes.

7 Things College Freshmen Don’t Need — and 10 They Do
Skip the giant television.

Stocking Up for School Can Be Eco-friendly — and Economical
Looking for freebies and bargains.

What to Do When Back to School Bites You in the Budget
Prioritize.

Tax Relief: How to Get Rid of Your Back Taxes
Getting your tax bill back under control.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: back taxes, back to school, budgets, college freshmen, school supplies

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

July 11, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Teach your teens about college costs long before they apply. Also in the news: Haggling for vacation souvenirs, getting cheap car insurance for new drivers, and what to do with unexpected money.

Teach Your Teens About College Costs Long Before They Apply
Prepare them for reality.

Save Money on Souvenirs: Learn to Haggle
Make a plan and stick to it.

Getting Cheap Car Insurance for New Drivers
Discounts can add up over time.

What to Do With Unexpected Money
Be methodical.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: budgets, car insurance, college costs, college tuition, haggling, new drivers, unexpected money, vacation souvenirs

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

July 10, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How your vacation spending can help fund next year’s trip. Also in the news: How much you’ll really pay for that student loan, the 5 best and 5 worst states for retirement, and what NOT to buy on Amazon Prime Day.

Record Summer Vacation Spending? Pay It Forward to Your Next Trip
Consider a travel rewards card.

How Much You’ll Really Pay for That Student Loan
Interest rates can be shocking.

Here are the 5 best and 5 worst states for retirement
Did yours make the list?

What NOT to buy on Amazon Prime Day
Not all sales are created equal.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Amazon Prime Day, interest rates, retirement locations, Student Loans, travel reward card, vacation planning, vacation savings

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

July 9, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Stocking up for school can be eco-friendly and economical. Also in the news: Why this Southwest Airlines card is a solid choice for budget travelers, how to choose a secured credit card, and the best tip calculator apps.

Stocking up for school can be eco-friendly AND economical
Look for freebies first.

Why This Southwest Card Is a Solid Choice for Budget Travelers
Putting the Companion Pass within reach.

How to Choose a Secured Credit Card
Not all secured cards are created equal.

Best Tip Calculator Apps to Download Now
Make tipping much easier.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: back-to-school shopping, school supplies, secured credit cards, Southwest Airlines, tip calculator apps, tipping, travel rewards

Teach your teen about college costs starting now

July 9, 2019 By Liz Weston

Many families struggle to pay college expenses for one or two kids. Certified financial planner Sarah Carlson, mother of two sets of twins, will soon have all four of her children in college at the same time.

The older twins are already there, to be joined soon by the younger two. But years ago, Carlson started teaching her children how to get an affordable education. One of the first steps was making clear what she would contribute.

“I let them know early on what I was comfortable spending and what I wasn’t,” says Carlson, who’s based in Spokane, Washington.

In my latest for the Associated Press, why you need to teach your teen about college costs long before the first application essay is written.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: college costs, college tuition, teens and money

Monday’s need-to-know money news

July 8, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 5 good times to shop for almost anything. Also in the news: How one woman ditched $36K of debt, how to nag new coworkers to save for retirement, and saving on airline booking fees by buying your ticket at the airport.

5 Good Times to Shop for Almost Anything
Spend a holiday weekend shopping.

How I Ditched Debt: ‘I Just Pretended I Didn’t Have Money’
How one woman paid off $36K of debt.

How to Nag New Coworkers to Save for Retirement
The good kind of nagging.

Save on Airline Booking Fees by Buying Your Ticket at the Airport
The savings can add up when booking a family trip.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: airline booking fees, debt diary, retirement savings, shopping, tips, travel

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