• Skip to main content

Ask Liz Weston

Get smart with your money

  • About
  • Liz’s Books
  • Speaking
  • Disclosure
  • Contact

Recent Blog Posts

June 17, 2021 By Liz Weston

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: Should you save less for retirement? Also in the news: Can student loan forgiveness happen, a new congressional proposal would require IRA/401(k) withdrawals to start at 75, and how to spot fake reviews on Amazon. Should You Save Less For Retirement? An extremely early retirement goal may rob you of the joy […]

June 16, 2021 By Liz Weston

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: Google, Walgreens and H&R Block want to be your bank. Also in the news: 6 packing and planning tips for long-term travel, the imminent return of international travel, and Verizon’s new children’s money management app. Google, Walgreens and H&R Block Want to Be Your Bank Companies are working with partner banks to […]

June 16, 2021 By Liz Weston

Should you save less for retirement?

Gwen Merz was fresh out of college in 2014, working an information technology job she hated, when she decided early retirement was the answer. She socked away every dollar she could, saving as much as 70% of her income so that she could quit when she was 35. Now 30, Merz thinks she may have […]

June 15, 2021 By Liz Weston

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: 4 small-business innovations that will outlast the pandemic. Also in the news: Banking tools that can help boost savings while paying off debt, preparing for an intense wildfire season in the western United States, and the best kind of car to buy in this inflated market. 4 Small-Business Innovations That Will Outlast […]

June 14, 2021 By Liz Weston

Monday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: The pros and cons of selling your home to an iBuyer. Also in the news: A new episode of the Smart Money podcast on travel insurance and buying an electric car, 5 pandemic credit card habits to carry forward, and preparing your wedding budget for the reception resurgence. Pros and Cons of […]

June 14, 2021 By Liz Weston

Q&A: When to claim Social Security

Dear Liz: The common assumption seems to be that, in most cases, it’s a good idea to delay collecting Social Security because the longer you wait, the higher your monthly benefits will be. I will reach my full retirement age of 66 years and 2 months in July. According to the Social Security Administration website, […]

  • « Go to Previous Page
  • Page 1
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Page 176
  • Page 177
  • Page 178
  • Page 179
  • Page 180
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Page 783
  • Go to Next Page »

Copyright © 2025 · Ask Liz Weston 2.0 On Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in