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Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

May 18, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Easy ways to get started with sustainable investing. Also in the news: Tips for finding pet-friendly lodging and flights, how to plan an eco-friendly remodel without overspending, and a recent letter from the IRS is not a scam.

Sustainable Investing: Easy Ways to Get Started
Sustainable investing doesn’t need to be complicated: Funds, stocks and robo-advisors make it easy.

Tips for Finding Pet-Friendly Lodging and Flights
Don’t assume you can fly or stay easily when traveling with your pets. Extra planning will be needed.

How to Plan an Eco-Friendly Remodel Without Overspending
You don’t have to spend big on an eco-friendly remodel. Here’s how to make it budget-friendly, too.

This IRS Letter Isn’t a Scam, and You Should Keep It
Notice 1444-C is legit.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: eco-friendly remodeling, IRS letter, sustainable investing, traveling with pets

Monday’s need-to-know money news

May 17, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 6 signs you’re about to overpay for life insurance. Also in the news: A new episode of the Smart Money podcast on big purchases and overcoming money guilt, 53% of Americans support expanding Medicare benefits, and avoid penalties by filing for a tax extension.

6 Signs You’re About to Overpay for Life Insurance
If you focus on convenience or a policy’s extra benefits, you might pay too much. Here’s what to look out for.

Smart Money Podcast: Big Purchases and Overcoming Money Guilt
How to use credit cards to cover big purchases.

53% of Americans Support Expanding Medicare Benefits, Survey Finds
Some potential Medicare changes are more popular than others, according to a new NerdWallet poll.

Avoid Penalties by Filing for a Tax Extension
The deadline is midnight tonight.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: big purchases, life insurance, Medicare expansion, money guilt, Smart Money podcast, tax extensions

Friday’s need-to-know money news

May 14, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: What to do if your refund is delayed and your bills aren’t. Also in the news: Former Simple customers undergo a rough transition to BBVA, why a credit card’s looks aren’t everything, and how to keep health insurance after losing your job.

What to Do If Your Refund Is Delayed and Your Bills Aren’t
The IRS is running behind.

Former Simple Customers Undergo Rough Transition to BBVA
Things haven’t gone smoothly.

Why a Credit Card’s Looks Aren’t Everything

How to Keep Health Insurance After Losing Your Job
A look at the options.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: BBVA, Credit Cards, health insurance, IRS, SIMPLE, tax refunds

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

May 13, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: You may qualify for free or cheaper health insurance now. Also in the news: Big banks join effort to ease path to credit cards, 3 ways technology can help minority-owned businesses recover, and the 12 states ending the extra $300 per week in unemployment benefits.

You May Qualify for Free or Cheaper Health Insurance Now
The latest coronavirus relief package made health insurance free or significantly less costly for millions of people.

Big Banks Join Efforts to Ease Path to Credit Cards
Large lenders are participating in a pilot program allowing them to share bank account information with the credit bureaus, easing access for credit card applicants.

3 Ways Technology Can Help Minority-Owned Businesses Recover
Start by embracing e-commerce.

These 12 States Are Ending the Extra $300 Per Week in Unemployment Benefits
Find out if yours is one of them.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: banking, Credit Cards, health insurance, minority owned businesses, PUA benefits

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

May 12, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 3 tips when thinking about your post-vaccination travel. Also in the news: Going beyond micro-investing, how to keep your parked car road-ready, and is it too late to invest in cryptocurrency?

3 Tips When Thinking About Your Post-Vaccination Travel Risk
Travel has always involved some risk, but the COVID-19 pandemic adds another layer even if you’re vaccinated.

Micro-Investing: A Great First Step, But Don’t Stop There
Investing small amounts is certainly better than nothing, but micro-investing alone may not be sufficient for long-term goals.

How to Keep Your Parked Car Road Ready
Furry squatters could lead to big auto bills.

Is It Too Late to Invest in Cryptocurrencies?
Understanding the blockchain.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: cryptocurrency, micro-investing, parked car tips, post-vaccination travel

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

May 11, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Navigating car insurance as a transgender or nonbinary driver. Also in the news: How to smooth the transition into retirement, what motherhood taught eight women about money, and how to choose a payment plan when you owe the IRS.

Navigating Car Insurance as a Transgender or Nonbinary Driver
Selecting a gender on a car insurance application isn’t always easy for transgender and nonbinary drivers.

How to Smooth the Transition Into Retirement

What Motherhood Taught Me About Money: 8 Moms Weigh In
Hard-earned wisdom.

How to Choose a Payment Plan When You Owe the IRS
Picking the plan that makes the most sense.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: car insurance, IRS, moms and money, nonbinary drivers, payment plan, retirement transition, transgender drivers

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