Today’s top story: 4 reasons to shop Small Business Saturday. Also in the news: Substantial Medicare coverage for mammograms and breast cancer surgeries, therapies and prostheses, and PlayStation and Xbox consoles in short supply in 2021. 4 Reasons to Shop Small Business Saturday In a time marked by widespread supply chain disruptions and inflation, underdog […]
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Thursday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to talk money with your parents this holiday. Also in the news: How to bounce back after a business fails, and some fallout U.S. cardholders could face later from the recent Amazon-Visa spat. How to Talk Money With Your Parents This Holiday It’s fine to observe the holiday and talk about money […]
Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Harsh vibe continues for home buyers in 2022. Also in the news: Important lessons from Mortgage application data, new for Medicare in 2022, 5 mistakes that can lead to a bad car loan, and TV Black Friday 2021 deals. The Property Line: Harsh Vibe Continues for Home Buyers in 2022 Signs point toward […]
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: What to seek if you don’t like your bank. Also in the news: iPhone Black Friday 2021 deals, how to bank your digital coin, and the best time to buy a Christmas tree this year. Survey: Most Like Their Bank; What To Seek if You Don’t “Choosing a bank is a very personal […]
How to talk money with your parents this holiday
Holiday gatherings may present an opportunity to talk to your parents about important money issues, such as estate planning or long-term care. The need to discuss this stuff may feel particularly acute if you don’t see your folks often or these are the first holidays you’ll be together since the pandemic started. Tread carefully, though, because […]
Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: The surprising change in airfares since last year. Also in the news: Smart Money Podcast on holiday shopping report and retirement plan options for self-employed people, and Fitbit Black Friday 2021 deals. The Surprising Change in Airfares Since Last Year Airfares dropped 4.6% in terms of unadjusted percent change between October 2020 […]