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This week’s money news

September 18, 2023 By Liz Weston

This week’s top story: UAW strike at targeted the big three auto companies. In other news: 5 credit card scams to watch out for this holiday season, the most valuable airline miles might surprise you, and the interest rate hike you may already be paying for.

UAW Worker: ‘These Jobs Were Gold Standard’
The union is on strike at targeted locations across the Big Three auto companies.

5 Credit Card Scams to Watch Out for This Holiday Season
Becoming a victim of a scam can turn anyone into a Scrooge. Learn how scammers operate to preserve your time, money and holiday spirit in the last months of the year.

The Most Valuable Airline Miles Might Surprise You
American Airlines AAdvantage miles are worth 1.7 cents each toward award flights, more than any other U.S. airline.

The Interest Rate Hike You May Already Be Paying For
The interest rate that could be affecting the greatest share of households is costly, and one they might have overlooked.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: airline miles, credit card scams, The interest rate hike, UAW strike

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

September 21, 2022 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: The downsides of hotel free night certificates. Also in the news: travel prices that are coming back to earth, if your airline miles and hotel pointes are worth less now, and a hotel kitchen that may not save you money after all.

The Downsides of Hotel Free Night Certificates
Free night certificates can be a major pain to use. You’re often better off pursuing hotel loyalty program points.

Travel Prices Are Coming Back to Earth
Falling prices and a strong dollar mean U.S. travelers could finally see some relief in the coming months.

Are Your Airline Miles and Hotel Points Worth Less Now?
The value of your points and miles is up slightly, but it may not be enough to keep pace with inflation.

A Hotel Kitchen May Not Save You Money After All
Look for other ways to cut food costs on trips, like planning no-cook meals or prioritizing free hotel breakfast.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: airline miles, hotel free night certificates, hotel kitchen, hotel points, travel prices

Friday’s need-to-know money news

October 11, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: The silliness of using airline miles to go to Europe. Also in the news: Black Friday is now a season, students who don’t fill out FAFSA are missing out on their share of billions in financial aid, and why you should leave your high-yield savings account alone.

The Silliness of Using Airline Miles to Go to Europe
Sometimes it makes more sense to pay cash.

Black Friday is now a season, and it’s coming soon
Just a few weeks away.

Students who don’t fill out FAFSA are missing out on their share of billions in financial aid
Don’t pass up free money for college.

Leave Your High-Yield Savings Account Alone
Don’t panic.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: airline miles, Black Friday, Europe, FAFSA, financial aid, high-yield savings account, interest rates, reward miles, savings account

Monday’s need-to-know money news

September 30, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to rack up points and miles with everyday spending. Also in the news: What to buy and skip in October, how to catch up on your savings, and why consumer instant gratification can prove risky.

How to Rack Up Points and Miles With Everyday Spending
Piling up miles wherever you go.

October is the Month to Buy Jeans, Grills and More

Behind on Your Savings? You’re Not Alone
There’s time to catch up.

Consumer instant gratification can prove risky
Staying within your means.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: airline miles, credit card rewards, instant gratification, October shopping, rewards, Savings, tips

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

April 23, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: In the points and miles game, blind loyalty can cost you. Also in the news: The best mortgage lenders with no origination fee, how a personal loan affects your credit score, and how thinking like an optimist could help you save more.

In the Points and Miles Game, Blind Loyalty Can Cost You
You could end up losing the points game.

Best Mortgage Lenders with No Origination Fee of 2019
They’re not easy to find.

How Does a Personal Loan Affect Your Credit Score?
A chance to improve your score.

To Save More, Think Like an Optimist
The saving power of positive thinking.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: airline miles, Credit Scores, mortgage lenders, origination fees, Personal Loans, rewards, Savings, travel rewards

Friday’s need-to-know money news

April 19, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Why you should ask your parents about their financial plans. Also in the news: Why you no longer need a chip-and-PIN card overseas, earning and burning your airline rewards to maximize free flights, and 1 in 4 millennials raiding 401(k)s early to pay down debt.

Yes, You Should Ask Your Parents About Their Financial Plans
Life moves fast.

Do You Need a Chip-and-PIN Card? Probably Not Anymore
“Chip-and-signature” becoming widely accepted overseas.

‘Earn and Burn’ Your Airline Rewards to Maximize Free Flights
Use your miles as soon as possible.

Yikes: 1 in 4 millennials raiding 401(k)s early to pay down debt
Risking retirement.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: airline miles, chip-and-PIN cards, financial plans, millennials, parents and money, retirement savings, seniors and money, travel

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