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Friday’s need-to-know money news

June 2, 2017 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: NerdWallet’s best credit card tips for June. Also in the news: Why retirees shouldn’t shun the stock market, Americans are taking on more borrowing, and why early retirement isn’t as awesome as it sounds.

NerdWallet’s Best Credit Card Tips for June 2017
What to do with your plastic.

Why Retirees Shouldn’t Shun the Stock Market
Staying in the game.

As Americans take on more debt, some pockets of concern
Are we borrowing too much, too soon?

Why Early Retirement Isn’t as Awesome as It Sounds
The pros and cons.

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Thursday’s need-to-know money news

June 1, 2017 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Stocks at a crossroads: 3 things to watch for in June. Also in the news: Why kids should stash summer job cash in a Roth IRA, millennials are stressed about their finances, and why now is the time to buy a used car.

Stocks at Crossroads: 3 Things to Watch for in June
Watching the market.

Why Kids Should Stash Summer Job Cash in a Roth IRA
It’s never too early to save for retirement.

Study: Millennials are stressing about their finances
Feeling worse off than their Baby Boomer parents.

Why Now Is the Time to Buy a Used Car
Getting the most for your money.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: car shopping, kids and money, millennials, Roth IRA, Savings, stock market, used cars

This money habit makes all the difference

June 1, 2017 By Liz Weston

Planning ahead is hard when you’re broke. But planning ahead may be the best way to stop being broke and start building a solid financial future.

People who have a strategy tend to save more money and be financially healthier than those who don’t, studies have found. In my latest for the Associated Press, why planning ahead is essential, even when you’re broke.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: planning ahead, saving, tips

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

May 31, 2017 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 7 ways to ready your finances for divorce. Also in the news: Tips for the Class of 2017, simplifying your savings, and how a credit union raised the roof on credit card rewards.

7 Ways to Ready Your Finances for Divorce
Preparing for a difficult time.

Class of 2017: Get a Jump on Adulthood With These 7 Tips
No more kidding around.

Simplifying Saving with the 52-Week Money Challenge
You can do it!

How a Credit Union Raised the Roof on Credit Card Rewards
A Chicago-based credit union is taking rewards to the next level.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: adulthood, credit card rewards, credit union, Divorce, graduates, Money, Savings, tips

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

May 30, 2017 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Choosing between an FHA loan and a commercial mortgage. Also in the news: How to save for a secured credit card deposit, picking a first job based on your debt, and why more people aren’t borrowing home equity.

FHA Loan vs. Conventional Mortgage: Which Is Right for You?
Making the right choice.

How to Save Up for a Secured Credit Card Deposit
Establishing your credit.

Should I Pick My First Job Based on My Debt?

U.S. home equity is back, so why aren’t more people borrowing?
It’s still difficult to borrow.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: commercial mortgage, FHA loan, home equity loans, secure credit card, secure credit cards

Friday’s need-to-know money news

May 26, 2017 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to gift stock to a new grad. Also in the news: Memorial Day weekend sales, what to do if you miss a financial goal, and why your 401(k) can be a cash drain.

How to Gift Stock to a New Grad
A gift for the future.

Making a Major Purchase? Wait for Memorial Day
But remember the real reason for Memorial Day.

If at First You Miss a Financial Goal, Try, Try Again
Don’t give up!

Why your 401(k) can be a cash drain
It’s possible to be “401(k) rich and cash poor.”

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: 401(k), financial goals, graduation, Memorial Day weekend sales, Retirement, stock

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