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Monday’s need-to-know money news

June 6, 2016 By Liz Weston

common-retirement-mistakesToday’s top story: College counselors spill financial aid secrets. Also in the news: How to tell if you’re on track for retirement, why new grads have a huge retirement savings advantage, and the 401(k) mistakes that could cost you a bundle.

College Counselors Spill 6 Financial Aid Secrets
Get the inside scoop.

Do the Math to Tell If You’re on Track for Retirement
Checking your progress.

New grads have a huge retirement savings advantage
How much will you have in 40 years?

The 401(k) Mistakes That Could Cost You a Bundle
Pay close attention.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: 401(k), financial aid, new college graduates, Retirement, retirement savings

Friday’s need-to-know money news

June 3, 2016 By Liz Weston

payday-loansToday’s top story: Covering the costs of long-term care. Also in the news: Discovering tax credits you qualify for, how to save money on your wedding day, and how the government’s new rules will make payday loans a little less terrible.

Covering the Costs of Long-Term Care
Preparing for the future.

What Tax Credits Can I Qualify For?
Finding the “gold nuggets” of the tax world.

10 Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding Day
Weddings don’t have to cost a fortune.

The government’s new rules will make payday loans less terrible
Easing horrific interest rates.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: long-term care insurance, payday loans, tax credits, Taxes, weddings

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

June 2, 2016 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Credit counseling for housing. Also in the news: What happens to your debt after you die, how to benchmark your net worth, and how to navigate five embarrassing money situations.

Credit Counseling for Housing: What It Is and What to Expect
You don’t have to go it alone.

Will Your Heirs Have to Pay Up When You Die With Debt?
Your creditors will be waiting.

How to Benchmark Your Net Worth In 3 Easy Steps
Taking stock.

How to Navigate 5 Embarrassing Money Situations
It happens to everyone.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: credit counseling, debt, embarrassing money situations, housing, net worth

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

June 1, 2016 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: What you need to know about the new Social Security changes. Also in the news: Deciding between leasing or buying a car, how new graduates starting a business should manage their debt, and what to know before rolling over your 401(k).

What You Should Know About the New Social Security Rules
Big changes.

Lease or Buy a Car? Answer 7 Questions to Find Out
Deciding what’s right for you.

4 Essential Tips for Grads Starting a Business Despite Student Debt
Managing both.

3 things to know when rolling over your 401(k)
Be aware of what you’re getting into.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: 401(k), buy vs lease, Retirement, retirement savings, Social Security changes, Student Loans

Don’t Give Up on Social Security — Count On It

June 1, 2016 By Liz Weston

Blog-Crop71Everything you think you know about Social Security is probably wrong.

The system isn’t “running out of money.” It’s not going bankrupt. And the chances are quite good that millennials will receive benefits from Social Security — although half of them don’t believe it, according to a 2014 Pew Research Center study.

Not understanding how Social Security works can be hugely detrimental to your future retirement. In my latest for NerdWallet, why it’s important to act instead of panicking.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Retirement, Savings, Social Security

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

May 31, 2016 By Liz Weston

18ixgvpiu0s24jpgToday’s top story: Why you shouldn’t wait for a 401(k) to start saving for retirement. Also in the news: Cell phone options for when you’re traveling overseas, credit problems that can destroy your home-buying dreams, and five crucial retirement years for your money.

Don’t Wait for a 401(k) to Start Saving for Retirement
Don’t wait to start saving period.

Cell Phone Options When You’re Traveling Overseas
Keeping your bill as low as possible.

5 credit problems that can destroy your home dreams
Tackling issues before you buy a home.

5 crucial retirement years for your money
Years to pay attention to.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: 401(k), cell phone options, Credit, Credit Score, mortgages, Retirement, retirement savings

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