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Monday’s need-to-know money news

April 16, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How not to run out of money in retirement. Also in the news: How bountiful is tax-loss harvesting, what the (almost) end of credit card signatures means for you, and how your spouse’s student loans affect you.

How Not to Run Out of Money in Retirement
Making it through the long haul.

How Bountiful Is Tax-Loss Harvesting?
A gimmick or an advantage?

What the (Almost) End of Credit Card Signatures Means for You
Less time at the register.

How Your Spouse’s Student Loans Affect You
Everything from taxes to mortgages.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: couples and money, credit card signatures, Credit Cards, Retirement, retirement savings, Student Loans, tax-loss harvesting

Friday’s need-to-know money news

April 13, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 12 freebies and deals for Tax Day 2018. Also in the news: 3 ways parents can help grown kids own a home, why your parents’ financial advice is probably wrong (for you), and what you should know about getting an advance on your tax refund.

12 Freebies and Deals for Tax Day 2018
A little something to ease the pain.

3 Ways Parents Can Help Grown Kids Own a Home
Ground rules are important.

Your Parents’ Financial Advice Is Probably Wrong (for You)
However well-intentioned.

Thinking about getting an advance on your tax refund? Here’s what you should know
Watch for hidden fees.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: financial advice, freebies, parents, real estate, Tax Day 2018, tax refund, tax refund advance

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

April 12, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 4 ways to curb your online shopping enthusiasm. Also in the news: 13 last-ditch ways to avoid the poorhouse in retirement, why you should freeze your child’s credit, and 8 inspirational stories of people who overcame debt.

4 Ways to Curb Your Online Shopping Enthusiasm
Back away from the mouse.

13 Last-Ditch Ways to Avoid the Poorhouse in Retirement
There’s still time.

Why You Should Freeze Your Child’s Credit
Identity theft starts early.

8 inspirational stories of people who overcame debt
Learning from those who have been there.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Credit, credit freeze, debt, Identity Theft, kids and credit, online shopping, personal stories, Retirement, retirement savings, tips

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

April 11, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 5 ways to mute the “buy now” appeal in infomercials. Also in the news: What you need to know about investing in IPOs, 3 smart ways to supercharge your travel rewards, and what to know about income-driven student loan repayment plans.

5 Ways to Mute the ‘Buy Now’ Appeals in Infomercials
Don’t reach for your wallet.

What You Need to Know About Investing in IPOs
The risks and rewards.

3 Smart Ways to Supercharge Your Travel Rewards
Rack up more miles.

What to Know About Income-Driven Repayment Plans
For those with high student loan debt and low income.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: income-driven repayment, infomercials, IPOs, Student Loans, tips, travel rewards

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

April 10, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How bad credit can increase your car costs. Also in the news: Owning Bitcoin creates a complex tax situation, 13 last-ditch ways to avoid the poorhouse in retirement, and the top 7 tax deductions and credits people forget.

Good Driver, Bad Credit: What Makes Your Car Costs So High
It’s not just the monthly payment.

Owning Bitcoin Creates a Complex Tax Situation
Taxing cryptocurrency.

13 Last-Ditch Ways to Avoid the Poorhouse in Retirement
Before it’s too late.

Top 7 Tax Deductions And Credits That People Forget
Leave no deduction behind.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: bad credit, BItcoin, car costs, Credit, Insurance, Retirement, retirement savings, tax credits, tax deductions, Taxes, tips

How not to run out of money in retirement

April 10, 2018 By Liz Weston

Americans aren’t terrific at saving for retirement. Many are even worse when it comes to figuring out how much to spend once they get there.

An actuary who’s studied the issue for three decades recently proposed a relatively straightforward strategy that can help. In my latest for the Associated Press, how to use this strategy to make your retirement savings last.

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

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