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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

February 10, 2016 By Liz Weston

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: The key tax changes for 2015. Also in the news: Costly mistakes that can destroy your credit, smart estate-planning steps to avoid probate, and why combining your finances in a relationship might be a bad idea.

Key 2015 Tax Changes to Know About
Don’t wait until the last second.

5 Smart Estate-Planning Steps to Avoid Probate
Protecting your assets.

4 Costly Mistakes That Can Destroy Your Credit Score
Small mistakes that can cause major damage.

When Combining Your Finances In a Relationship Might Be a Bad Idea
What to consider before taking that big step.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: 2015 taxes, couples and money, Credit, Credit Score, Estate Planning, Probate, tax changes, Taxes

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

February 9, 2016 By Liz Weston

635522783074355959-holiday-cardsToday’s top story: How to protect yourself against online identity fraud. Also in the news: Myths about student loan consolidation, why fewer retirement savings options could be a good thing, and the hefty cost of those Oscar gift bags.

Follow These Steps to Guard Against Online Identity Fraud
Doing whatever it takes to protect your identity.

5 Myths about Student Loan Consolidation
Don’t fall into a deeper debt trap.

How a Simpler Approach to Retirement Savings Can Make You Richer
Lots of options isn’t always a good thing.

The Taxability of Oscars Gift Bags
All that swag comes with a hefty tax bill.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Academy Awards, Identity Theft, Oscars, Retirement, Savings, student loan consolidation, Student Loans

Monday’s need-to-know money news

February 8, 2016 By Liz Weston

taxesToday’s top story: What to do if you’re a victim of tax fraud. Also in the news: Personal finance items couples hide from each other, why Millennials will spend more on Valentine’s Day, and why you should watch out for student debt predators.

Victimized by tax fraud? Here’s what to do
Take a deep breath.

What personal finance item have you ‘hidden’ from a spouse or partner?
A bounced check or a little bonus? What about a hidden credit card?

Need to slash student debt? Watch out for rip-offs
Watch out for predatory loans.

Millennials to Spend More Than Others on Valentine’s Day, Survey Finds
Ah, young love.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: couples and finance, fraud, millennials, tax fraud, Taxes, valentine's day

Friday’s need-to-know money news

February 5, 2016 By Liz Weston

18ixgvpiu0s24jpgToday’s top story: Key factors to look for when evaluating your 401(k) plan. Also in the news: Banks turn to lottery-type prizes to get you to save, how to maximize your HSA in 2016, and how your student loan debt could threaten your retirement.

3 Key Factors When Evaluating Your 401(k) Plan
Finding a plan that works in your best interests.

Banks dangle lottery-like prizes to turn people into savers
Could a shot at a prize get you to save?

10 Ways to Maximize Your HSA in 2016
Making the most of your medical expense dollars.

How Does Your Student Loan Debt Threaten Your Retirement?
Will you still be paying back your loans into your 60’s?

How Mortgage, Auto, and Student Loan Credit Inquiries Affect Your FICO Score
Old vs new formulas.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: 401(k), banking, Credit Score, FICO score, health savings account, HSA, Retirement, Savings, student loan debt, Student Loans

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

February 4, 2016 By Liz Weston

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: Your FAFSA just became a bit shorter. Also in the news: How to determine how much house you can afford, eight surprising things that are taxable, and a new job perk that could pay off your student loans.

Renewal FAFSA: Why It’s Easier and Why You Should Complete It Now
The clock is ticking.

Two Ways to Determine How Much House You Can Afford
Avoiding a money pit.

8 Surprising Things That Are Taxable
Uncle Sam wants his cut.

This New Job Perk Could Pay Off Your Student Loans
But is it a good idea?

What the ATM of the future will look like
Banking meets The Jetsons.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: ATMs, banking, FAFSA, financial aid, real estate, Student Loans, Taxes

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

February 3, 2016 By Liz Weston

r218451_854528Today’s top story: How to keep calm and carry on in a volatile market. Also in the news: Why paying off your debt could hurt your mortgage chances, what the Super Bowl can teach you about money, and how your 2015 IRA contribution can hurt 2016-2017 college aid.

5 Ways to Keep Calm, Carry On in Volatile Market
Don’t panic.

Why Paying Off Debt Could Actually Hurt Your Homebuying Chances
Strategic debt management.

What the Super Bowl Can Teach You About Money
The game off the field.

Your 2015 IRA Contribution Will Hurt Your Kid’s College Aid In 2016-2017
Find out how.

What to Do When You’ve Hit a Plateau With Your Money Goals
How to break through.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: debt, financial aid, IRA contributions, mortgages, stock market, super bowl, tips

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