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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

April 13, 2016 By Liz Weston

imagesToday’s top story: How to talk to your kids about money. Also in the news: Shrewd ways to use your tax refund for your future, how to survive an IRS audit, and tips for cancer patients who are worried about the cost of their care.

How to Talk to Your Kids About Money
The sooner the better.

5 shrewd ways to use your tax refund for your future
Your retirement fund will thank you.

How to survive being audited by the IRS
Don’t panic.

7 tips for cancer patients worrying about the cost of their care
Minimizing the stress.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: audit, cancer, healthcare costs, IRS, kids and money, medical costs, Retirement, tax refund, Taxes

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

April 12, 2016 By Liz Weston

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: How to save money by refinancing your mortgage. Also in the news: How to spice up your retirement recipe, avoiding the financial pitfalls of divorce, and must-know money tips for new graduates.

Tips to Save Money by Refinancing Your Mortgage
What to consider when deciding to refinance.

6 key ingredients to spice up your retirement recipe
Strategies for investors.

Avoiding The Financial Pitfalls Of Divorce
Navigating through tough times.

5 Must-Know Money Tips for New Grads
Now comes the hard part.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: couples and money, graduates, money and divorce, mortgages, refinancing, Retirement, retirement savings, Student Loans, tips

Save for Retirement, Then Tackle Debt

April 11, 2016 By Liz Weston

common-retirement-mistakesEvery day we hear from people who are diligently paying down their student loans — and ignoring their retirement funds. This has got to stop.

In my latest for NerdWallet, why debt can be costly, but failing to save for retirement ultimately will cost far more.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: debt, Retirement, retirement savings

Monday’s need-to-know money news

April 11, 2016 By Liz Weston

Student-LoansToday’s top story: Finding the best student loan repayment plan. Also in the news: How student loans affect your taxes, calculating monthly car costs, and tax payment options for when you owe the IRS.

Find the Best Student Loan Repayment Plan for You
It’s going to take a while.

3 ways student loans affect your taxes
Don’t forget to deduct your interest.

Calculate a monthly car cost when buying outright to better weigh your options
A different way of thinking.

Tax payment options for when you owe the IRS
Rule #1: Don’t ignore it.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: car buying, car payments, student loan repayment, Student Loans, tax payments, Taxes

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

April 7, 2016 By Liz Weston

2Today’s top story: How the new advisor rule will effect your retirement investments. Also in the news: Why a better FICO score leads to a better retirement, how to avoid retirement rip-offs, and protecting your tax returns from criminals.

What the New Advisor Rule Means for You, Your Retirement Investments
Introducing the fiduciary rule.

How a Better FICO Score Leads to Better Retirement
What you save in interest could improve your retirement.

5 ways to avoid retirement rip-offs
Choose wisely.

How criminals could steal your tax return
Criminals are going tax phishing.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Credit Scores, FICO score, fiduciary rule, financial advisors, phishing, Retirement, tax returns, Taxes

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

April 6, 2016 By Liz Weston

taxesToday’s top story: Should you pay your taxes with a credit card? Also in the news: Smart money moves for April, tax myths about IRS audits and why having more money won’t fix your financial problems.

You can pay your taxes with credit card, but should you?
The convenience could become costly.

Smart Money Moves for April
Time to spring forward.

10 Tax Myths About IRS Audits That You Shouldn’t Believe
Myth busting the IRS.

More money won’t fix your financial problems if your habits suck
More money, more problems.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: audits, financial habits, IRS, money moves, myth busting

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