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Friday’s need-to-know money news

April 26, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Are you robbing your parents’ retirement. Also in the news: When is your credit score high enough, when a cash back card is better than travel rewards, and how to pay for your pet’s healthcare.

Are You Robbing Your Parents’ Retirement?
Parents helping their adult kids at the expense of their future.

When Is Your Credit Score High Enough?
Your credit health matters.

It’s OK If Travel Rewards Cards Aren’t for You
A cash back card could be better.

How to Pay for Your Pet’s Healthcare
Taking care of your furkids.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: adult kids and money, cash back rewards, Credit Score, pet insurance, Retirement, retirement savings

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

April 25, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How budgeting date nights help one couple stay on track. Also in the news: What travelers want out of their vacation rentals, how not to get duped when buying a used car, and how to make a home down payment without wrecking your finances.

Budget Diary: ‘Budgeting Date Nights’ Help One Couple Stay On Track
Nothing says romance like a joint checking account.

What Travelers Want out of Their Vacation Rentals
More people prefer rentals over hotels.

How not to get duped when buying a used car.
What to watch out for.

Make a home down payment without wrecking your finances
How to pinpoint the right amount.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: couple's diary, mortgage down payment, used car shopping, vacation rentals

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

April 24, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How income-based student loan repayment is calculated. Also in the news: The ideal debt-to-income ratio for student loan refinancing, why you might be eligible for a TurboTax refund, and how adult children are eating into their parents’ retirement savings.

How Is Income-Based Repayment Calculated?
Determining your monthly student loan payment.

Debt-to-Income Ratio for Student Loan Refinancing
Below 50% is the target.

You Might Be Eligible for a TurboTax Refund
If you paid to file, read this.

Adult children are eating into parents’ retirement savings: Study
Putting retirement on the back burner.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: adult children, debt-to-income ratio, income-based student loan repayment, retirement savings, student loan refinancing, TurboTax

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

April 23, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: In the points and miles game, blind loyalty can cost you. Also in the news: The best mortgage lenders with no origination fee, how a personal loan affects your credit score, and how thinking like an optimist could help you save more.

In the Points and Miles Game, Blind Loyalty Can Cost You
You could end up losing the points game.

Best Mortgage Lenders with No Origination Fee of 2019
They’re not easy to find.

How Does a Personal Loan Affect Your Credit Score?
A chance to improve your score.

To Save More, Think Like an Optimist
The saving power of positive thinking.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: airline miles, Credit Scores, mortgage lenders, origination fees, Personal Loans, rewards, Savings, travel rewards

How debt ‘solutions’ could dig you in deeper

April 23, 2019 By Liz Weston

Americans are slipping ever deeper into hock. To cope, many people turn to debt consolidation loans, cash-out mortgage refinancing and retirement plan loans that promise relief but could leave them worse off.

Paying off high-rate debt such as credit cards with lower-rate loans may seem like a no-brainer. Unfortunately, many of these loans have hidden costs and drawbacks. And consolidation by itself can’t fix the problems that led to the debt in the first place. In my latest for the Associated Press, how such loans can make matters worse.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: debt, debt solutions

Monday’s need-to-know money news

April 22, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Pet insurance can be your wallet’s best friend. Also in the news: How to get the most out of online reviews, talking to your parents about their financial plans, and where the 2020 candidates stand on student debt and college affordability.

Pet Insurance Can Be Your Wallet’s Best Friend
Covering your furry friends.

How to Get the Most out of Online Reviews
When to trust reviews.

Yes, You Should Ask Their Parents About Their Financial Plans
A crucial conversation.

Where the 2020 candidates stand on student debt and college affordability
An important issue.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: 2020, online reviews, parents and money, pet insurance, student debt

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