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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

January 31, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: What a travel agent can do for you that a search engine can’t. Also in the news: How one couple paid off over $200,000 in debt, 6 ways to weed out shady schools, and why your credit score may not be as good as you think it is.

What a Travel Agent Can Do for You That a Search Engine Can’t
More than just booking a ticket.

How I Ditched Debt: Setting Pride Aside and Asking for Help
One couple’s story.

6 Ways to Weed Out Shady Schools
Just because it has “university” in the name doesn’t mean it’s legit.

Why Your Credit Score May Not Be As Good As You Think It Is
So many scores.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: budgets, colleges, couples and money, Credit Score, debt, shady universities, travel, travel agents

The right way to give your teen an allowance

January 30, 2018 By Liz Weston

Here’s an idea: Hand your teenagers hundreds of dollars in one lump sum and leave it up to them to manage the money for the next, say, six to 12 months.

Anyone who’s ever had or been a teenager may quail at the thought, but experts say this approach actually can work much better than a weekly allowance in teaching older kids about personal finance.

In my latest for the Associated Press, how this unconventional method can work better than a weekly allowance.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: allowances, teens, teens and money

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

January 30, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Equifax extends credit freeze deadline. Also in the news: Why single parents are turning to online colleges, how credit card rewards can take the sting out of a starter budget, and strapped families hope President Trump will tackle student loans in tonight’s State of the Union address.

How to Freeze Your Credit With Equifax
Extended deadlines.

For Some Single Parents, Online College Holds the Key

Credit Card Rewards Take the Sting Out of a Starter Budget

Strapped families hope Trump’s speech will tackle student loans
The State of the Union speech is tonight.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: budgets, credit card rewards, credit freeze, Equifax, online colleges, starter budgets, State of the Union, Student Loans, Trump

Monday’s need-to-know money news

January 29, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Before doing your taxes, gather these documents. Also in the news: 3 things to do when buying a house as an unmarried couple, how credit cards can help you save on buses and trains, and 4 money lessons every teenager needs to know.

Before Doing Your Taxes, Gather These Documents
Putting your paperwork together.

Buying a Home as an Unmarried Couple? Do These 3 Things
Buyer beware.

Credit Cards Can Help You Save on Buses and Trains, Too
Discounts everywhere.

4 money lessons every teenager needs to know
The sooner the better.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Credit Cards, documents. real estate, money lessons, Savings, Taxes, teens and money, transportation, unmarried couples

Friday’s need-to-know money news

January 26, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Why free life insurance at work might not be enough. Also in the news: 5 personal finance books to read this year, picking a career you’ll actually like, and why your debt to income ration matters.

Why Free Life Insurance at Work Might Not Be Enough
Making sure you’re fully covered.

5 Personal Finance Books to Read This Year
Help from the experts.

Ask Brianna: How Do I Pick a Career I’ll Actually Like?
One of life’s biggest decisions.

Why Your Debt to Income Ratio Matters, and How to Find It
Measuring your financial health.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: career advice, Credit, Credit Score, debt-to-income ratio, life insurance, personal finance books

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

January 25, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 3 ways debt settlement may not be the fix you expect. Also in the news: NFL great Eric Dickerson shares money and life lessons, where to find low-cost checking and the reason why most people get rejected for a personal loan.

3 Ways Debt Settlement May Not Be the Fix You Expect
What debt settlement companies won’t tell you.

NFL Great Eric Dickerson Shares Money and Life Lessons
Tips from the Hall of Famer.

Consumers Can Find Low-Cost Checking, Despite Bank of America Move
Alternatives to BoA.

The reason why most people get rejected for a personal loan
Know the score.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: bank of america, Credit Score, debt, debt settlement, Eric Dickerson, life lessons, low-cost checking, NFL, Personal Loans

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