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Thursday’s need-to-know money news

October 6, 2016 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to save for 2017 and 2057 at the same time. Also in the news: What new prepaid debit card rules mean for you, life insurance strategies for families with special needs children, and the high cost of using an ATM.

How to Save for 2017 and 2057 at the Same Time
Saving for the immediate and long-term future.

What the New Prepaid Card Rules Mean for You
Easier to understand terms and more security.

A Life Insurance Strategy for Families With Special-Needs Children
Making sure your loved ones are taken care of.

You won’t believe average cost of using an ATM
The crazy cost of accessing your own money.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: ATM fees, life insurance, prepaid credit cards, Savings, special needs children

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

October 5, 2016 By Liz Weston

common-retirement-mistakesToday’s top story: How to tell if your 401(k) is a dud. Also in the news: How to find unclaimed property, great tax deductions for retirees, and how to sneak more savings into your budget.

How To Tell If Your 401(k) Is a Dud
Reviving your retirement fund.

Are You Owed Money From a Forgotten Bank Account?
You could have unclaimed property.

5 Great Tax Deductions and Credits for Retirees
Maximizing your deductions.

How to Sneak More Savings Into Your Budget
You won’t even notice it’s gone.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: 401(k), Retirement, Savings, tax deductions, unclaimed property

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

October 4, 2016 By Liz Weston

2Today’s top story: How to decide if credit counseling is right for you. Also in the news: Robots and your bank account, why insurers and banks want to know your job title, and three ways to help your kid pick the right college.

When Credit Counseling Is (and Isn’t) a Good Idea
How to decide the right approach.

This Robot Wants to Have a Word About Your Bank Account
Meet the bank tellers of the future.

Why insurers and banks want to know your job title
Your job title could determine your interest rate.

Three ways to help your kid pick the right college
Talk about finances right away.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: chat bots, college, College Savings, credit counseling, job titles, Student Loans

Borrowing your way out of debt

October 4, 2016 By Liz Weston

how-are-debt-consolidation-loans-handledMany people who take out loans to pay off credit cards and other obligations wind up worse off, with more debt and more stress than before they applied. Some people, though, successfully use debt consolidation loans to turn a bad financial situation around.

In my latest for the Associated Press, a look at debt consolidation loans and how to keep yourself out of the debt trap.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: debt, debt consolidation loans

Monday’s need-to-know money news

October 3, 2016 By Liz Weston

best-emv-chip-credit-cardsToday’s top story: How your credit score affects your mortgage rate. Also in the news: Why free shipping isn’t always free, how people are feeling about chip credit cards, and the four personal finance questions you need to ask yourself before retiring.

How Your Credit Score Affects Your Mortgage Rate
Borrowing at higher rates.

Why Free Shipping Isn’t Always Free
Building the price into your purchase.

How much do people really hate chip cards?
Not as much as you may think.

4 Personal Finance Questions You Need to Ask Yourself Before Retiring
Answers you need before taking the big step.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: chip credit cards, Credit, free shipping, mortgages, Retirement

Friday’s need-to-know money news

September 30, 2016 By Liz Weston

imagesToday’s top story: How to teach your kids about money. Also in the news: How money market accounts could drag down your retirement, how to deal when your student loans are more than your yearly income, and why you should start thinking about your taxes immediately.

3 Ways to Teach Kids About Money
Raising financially smart kids.

Money Market Accounts Could Drag Down Your Retirement Savings
Beware low returns.

How to Deal With Student Loans When You Owe More Than Your Annual Salary
Don’t get overwhelmed.

Why You Should Start Thinking About Your Taxes Now
It’s never too early.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: kids and money, money market accounts, Retirement, Student Loans

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