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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

July 26, 2017 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Learning how to ditch debt. Also in the news: How to prepare for the change from corporate career to entrepreneur, how to teach your kids to be better with money than you are, and why Millennials are paying attention to their 401(k)s.

How I Ditched Debt: Making Sense of Cents
Every penny counts.

Corporate Career to Entrepreneur: How to Prep for the Leap
Making a big change.

How to teach your kids to be better with money than you are
Learning from your mistakes.

Millennials may be far from retirement, but think ahead with 401(k)
Planning for the future.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: 401(k), career change, debt, kids and money, millennials, Retirement, tips

The astonishingly high risk of a 401(k) loan

July 25, 2017 By Liz Weston

If anyone tells you a 401(k) loan is a cheap way to borrow, they are both right and very, very wrong.

401(k) loan interest rates are low. But the way many Americans repay them spells disaster.

In my latest for the Associated Press, how a reckless 401(k) loan could turn out to be the most expensive money you’ll ever borrow.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: 401(k), 401(k) loan

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

July 25, 2017 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: What would you give up to be debt free? Also in the news: What to know about alternative investments, what to buy (and skip) in August, and how money can actually buy happiness.

What Would You Give Up to Be Debt-Free?
Making sacrifices.

Alternative Investments: What to Know Before You Buy
Investments beyond stocks.

What to Buy (and Skip) in August
Preparing for back-to-school.

Yes, you can buy happiness … if you spend it to save time
Spending it the right way.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: alternative investments, back to school, debt, shopping

Monday’s need-to-know money news

July 23, 2017 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to have healthy finances. Also in the news: Credit cards to pack for your road trip, learning about a Solo 401(k), and ten ridiculously easy ways to save $300 a month.

Want Healthy Finances? Start Here
Getting your finances in shape.

Credit Card Perks to Pack for Your Road Trip
Getting the biggest bang for your buck.

What Is a Solo 401(k)?
A retirement plan for the self-employed.

10 ridiculously easy ways to save $300 a month
You can do it!

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: $300, Credit Cards, healthy finances, rewards, Savings, tips, travel

Friday’s need-to-know money news

July 21, 2017 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How much you should spend on a wedding gift. Also in the news: How health insurers are fighting opioid addiction, why new homeowners should plan for additional expenses, and how o turn your used electronics into cash.

How Much Should You Spend on a Wedding Gift?
Answering the age-old question.

How Health Insurers Are Fighting Opioid Addiction
The human and financial costs.

Budgeting for New Homeowners: Plan for Additional Expenses
Expect the unexpected.

How to Turn Your Used Electronics Into Cash
Don’t let them just collect dust.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: new homebuyers, old electronics, opioid addictions, wedding gifts

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

July 20, 2017 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How teachers can ace retirement without Social Security. Also in the news: Why credit cards are serving big restaurant rewards, making sure your spending personality matches your credit cards, and the one mistake that can cost millennials millions.

Teachers: Here’s How to Ace Retirement Without Social Security
It varies from state to state.

Why Credit Cards Are Serving Big Restaurant Rewards
Everyone has to eat.

Does your spending personality match your credit cards?
Make sure you’re earning rewards you’ll actually use.

This one mistake can cost millennials millions
Stop avoiding the stock market.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: credit card rewards, Credit Cards, millennials, Pension, Retirement, Social Security, stock market, teachers

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