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Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

June 2, 2015 By Liz Weston

debt collectorsToday’s top story: Getting debt collectors off of your credit report is about to get easier. Also in the news: How to change a bad spending habit, the worst financial mistakes you can make during a divorce, and the worst markets in America to buy a home.

Why Kicking Debt Collectors Off of Your Credit Report Just Got Easier
Changes are coming to your credit report.

To Change a Spending Habit, Focus on Cause and Effect
Tiny changes could make a big difference.

3 Worst Financial Mistakes You Can Make in a Divorce
How to protect your best interests.

The 10 Worst Markets in America to Buy a Home Right Now
Where you buy matters.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: collection accounts, Credit Reports, Divorce, financial mistakes, real estate, spending habits

Monday’s need-to-know money news

June 1, 2015 By Liz Weston

homebuyerToday’s top story: Housing costs that could increase. Also in the news: How to get out of debt, what you should know about credit card loyalty programs, and surprising ways bad credit can make your life difficult.

4 Housing Costs That Could Go Up
Time to plan ahead.

The Ultimate Guide To Getting Out Of Debt
How to dig yourself out.

Credit Card Loyalty Programs: 3 Things You Ought to Know
Just how loyal are they?

Surprising ways bad credit can hurt you
You could pay more for utilities.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: bad credit, credit card loyalty programs, debt, housing costs

Friday’s need-to-know money news

May 29, 2015 By Liz Weston

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: Finding a credit card after declaring bankruptcy. Also in the news: Money mistakes for Millennials to avoid, finding relief for your student loan hangover, and what you need to know about the new credit reporting rules.

5 Credit Cards You Can Get After Bankruptcy
Easing your way back into the credit game.

Don’t Make These Money Mistakes, Millennials
Time to face the real world.

Relief for the Student-Loan Hangover
Beginning the slow emergence from years of loans.

What You Need to Know About The New Credit Reporting Rules
Fixing an error on your report is about to get easier.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Bankruptcy, Credit Cards, Credit Reports, millennials, Student Loans

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

May 28, 2015 By Liz Weston

retirement-savings3Today’s top story: How to choose the best credit card perk. Also in the news: Why you should avoid taking a retroactive Social Security benefit, what we can learn from the IRS data breach, and why putting off saving for retirement in order to be debt free could be dangerous.

Cash Back vs. Miles: Which Credit Card Perk Should I Choose?
Which perk gets you the most for your money.

Don’t Let Social Security Reduce Your Retirement Benefit By Making You Take Retroactive Benefits
Getting what you’ve worked for.

Are You ‘Over-Exposed’ Online? Lessons From IRS Hack
What we can learn from the latest data breach.

Don’t Put off Retirement Savings to Be Debt Free
Good intentions could backfire.

Essential Money Moves to Make in Your 40s
Retirement is closer than you’d think.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: data breach, debt, IRS, money moves, retirement savings, Social Security

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

May 27, 2015 By Liz Weston

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: A major data breach hits the IRS. Also in the news: Protecting your credit while traveling overseas, how to build an emergency budget, and how to prepare financially to become a stay-at-home parent.

Identity Thieves Got Private Data for 104,000 U.S. Taxpayers
Another week, another massive data breach.

4 Ways to Protect Your Credit Back Home While Traveling Overseas
How to avoid coming home to a mess.

How to Build an Emergency Budget (and Why You Need One)
Handling the unexpected.

How to Get Financially Ready to Be a Stay-at-Home Parent
Preparing for a major life change.

4 Ways To Avoid Outliving Your Nest Egg
Timing is everything.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: budgets, emergency budget, Identity Theft, IRS, nest egg, stay at home parents. traveling

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

May 26, 2015 By Liz Weston

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: The best credit cards for new homeowners. Also in the news: Determining the right time to retire, what items you should buy in large quantities to save money, and finding a bank that offers the best protection for its customers.

5 Credit Cards for New Homeowners
How to save money on one of the biggest purchases you’ll ever make.

How to Know When Retirement is Right for You and Your Family
Timing is everything.

10 Items to Always Buy in Large Quantities
Buying in bulk can help you stick to a budget.

Top 10 Banks That Offer The Best Customer Protection
Protecting your personal information and your assets.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: banking, budgets, Credit Cards, homeowners, Retirement, shopping

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