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Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

October 16, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 4 ways to save on housing costs in your 20s. Also in the news: Billions in free college money went unclaimed this year, the complications of putting plastic surgery on your plastic, and how being lazy can actually help you save money.

4 Ways to Save on Housing Costs in Your 20s
Skipping avocado toast won’t cut it.

$2.6B in Free College Money Went Unclaimed by 2018 Grads
Fill out the FAFSA.

Putting Cosmetic Surgery on Your Plastic? Avoid These Complications
Sizing up the costs.

How being lazy can actually help you save money
Yes, you read that correcly.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: college tuition, Credit Cards, FAFSA, housing costs, plastic surgery, Savings, tips

Should you pay off mortgage before you retire?

October 16, 2018 By Liz Weston

Most people would be better off not having mortgages in retirement. Relatively few will get any tax benefit from this debt, and the payments can get more difficult to manage on fixed incomes.

But retiring a mortgage before you retire isn’t always possible. Financial planners recommend creating a Plan B to ensure you don’t wind up house rich and cash poor.

In my latest for the Associated Press, why a mortgage-free retirement is usually best.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: mortgage, Retirement

Monday’s need-to-know money news

October 15, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to see the world in your 20s without racking up debt. Also in the news: How a single mom masterminds $700K swing from debt to savings, 6 places to shop on Black Friday, and how to find out what your Social Security check will be in 2019.

How to See the World in Your 20s Without Racking Up Debt
Travel tips for the budget conscious.

Single Mom Masterminds $700K Swing From Debt to Savings
Learning from the experts.

6 Places to Shop on Black Friday — Big-Boxes and Beyond
How to shop strategically.

Here’s how to find out what your Social Security check will be in 2019
There’s an increase coming.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog

Friday’s need-to-know money news

October 12, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to keep investing when the stock market trembles. Also in the news: What to buy (and skip) on Black Friday, financial companies are hiding complaints, and how age affects your credit score.

When the Stock Market Trembles, Fight Your Fear and Keep Investing
Keep calm and invest on.

What to Buy (and Skip) on Black Friday 2018
Putting your Black Friday gameplan together.

Financial Companies Rack Up Complaints, but Good Luck Finding Them
Companies are hiding their complaints.

What does age have to do with credit scores? Plenty
A lot more than you’d think.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: age, Black Friday, consumer complaints, Credit Score, Investments, stock market

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

October 11, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to pay for college when you haven’t saved enough. Also in the news: Credit card payments evolve beyond mobile wallets, how one woman paid off $50,00 in credit card debt in six years, and taxes are due on Monday if you filed an extension.

How to Pay for College When You Haven’t Saved Enough
Time to play catch up.

Credit Card Payments Evolve Beyond Mobile Wallets
Pay with your watch.

How I Ditched Debt: Conquering College Credit Card Balances
How one woman paid off $50,000 in six years.

Your Taxes Are Due Monday If You Filed an Extension
Friendly reminder.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

October 10, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to know if paying for money advice is paying off. Also in the news: 5 inconvenient truths about real estate agents, the 10 fastest-growing metro areas, and Millennials are loading up on personal loans.

How to Know If Paying for Money Advice Is Paying Off
Calculating your return on investment.

5 Inconvenient Truths About Real Estate Agents
What to know before hiring one.

Home Affordability Watch: The 10 Fastest-Growing Metro Areas
The 10 fastest-growing metro areas, ranked from most to least affordable.

Not just student loans: Millennials are also loading up on this kind of debt
Personal loans are a favorite of this generation.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: financial advice, financial advisors, metro area, millennials, payday loans, real estate agents

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