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Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

July 2, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Dodge dealership dread with online used car sellers. Also in the news: What first-time home buyers should know about fixer-uppers, how to save for the future when it’s uncertain, and how long it takes for paid debt to be reported to credit bureaus.

Dodge Dealership Dread With Online Used Car Sellers
Car shop from your couch.

What First-Time Home Buyers Should Know About Fixer-Uppers
Don’t get trapped in a money pit.

How to save for the future when it’s uncertain
An emergency fund is crucial.

Here’s How Long It Takes for Paid Debt to Be Reported to Credit Bureaus
Be patient.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Credit Bureaus, debt, emergency funds, first-time home buyers, fixer-uppers, paid debt, Savings, used car shopping

How to nag new coworkers to save for retirement

July 2, 2019 By Liz Weston

he most important thing you can say to a new hire may well be: “Have you signed up for the 401(k) yet?”

An astounding 3 out of 10 workers don’t know whether their employers offer retirement plans, according to a survey by research firm Morning Consult for the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards.

“That was, quite frankly, shocking,” says Kevin Keller, the board’s CEO. “But it clearly shows that people just don’t know what their options are.”

In my latest for the Associated Press, tips on convincing your younger co-workers to save for retirement.

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

Monday’s need-to-know money news

July 1, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 3 sites to help aging parents organize vital details. Also in the news: How much you’ll really pay for that student loan, financial records to keep in your “go bag”, and online games that encourage savings.

3 Sites to Help Aging Parents Organize Vital Details
Keeping important documents straight and accessible.

How Much You’ll Really Pay for That Student Loan
The totals can be shocking.

Keep These Financial Records in Your ‘Go Bag’
Documents to have in case of an emergency.

People are paying to play online games that encourage them to save
Contradictory? Or incentivizing?

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: financial documents, online games, Savings, seniors and money, Student Loans

Friday’s need-to-know money news

June 28, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: What first-time home buyers should know about fixer-uppers. Also in the news: Tips – and warnings – for growing your own cannabis biz, how to figure out if that personal finance advice is nonsense, and why Americans are losing sleep over money.

What First-Time Home Buyers Should Know About Fixer-Uppers
Beware of the money pit.

Tips — and Warnings — for Growing Your Own Cannabis Biz
Making green from the green.

How to Figure Out If That Personal Finance Advice Is Nonsense
Break out the bingo card.

Americans Are Losing Sleep Over Money, Data Shows
Financial insomnia.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: cannabis business, financial stress, first-time home buyers, fixer-uppers, personal finance advice, real estate

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

June 27, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: TransferWise launches traveler and immigrant-friendly debit card. Also in the news: How to get free baby stuff, dodging dealership dread with online used car sellers, and how to protect your money in a divorce.

TransferWise Launches Traveler- and Immigrant-Friendly Debit Card
No foreign transaction fees.

How to Get Free Baby Stuff: Diapers, Clothes and More
Free stuff for the newbie.

Dodge Dealership Dread With Online Used Car Sellers
Buy a car right from your phone.

How to Protect Your Money in a Divorce
All about the prenup.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: couples and money, debit card, Divorce, free baby stuff, no fees, online used car sellers, TransferWise

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

June 26, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Beyond Airbnb: Your guide to peer-to-peer travel platforms. Also in the news: 5 reasons to get the Orbitz rewards Visa credit card, the Roth IRA 5-Year rule, and 5 money strategies for military deployments.

Beyond Airbnb: Your Guide to Peer-to-Peer Travel Platforms
Thinking beyond hotels.

5 Reasons to Get the Orbitz Rewards Visa Credit Card
All about the Orbucks.

What Is the Roth IRA 5-Year Rule?
Looking out for penalties.

5 Money Strategies for Military Deployments
Important lessons military families should know.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: 5-year rule, Airbnb, military families, Orbitz rewards Visa, peer-to-peer travel, Roth IRA, tips, travel rewards

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