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This week’s money news

July 8, 2024 By Liz Weston

This week’s top story: Avoiding 4 Prime Day pit falls. In other news: How to use buy now, pay later like a pro, 60/30/10 budget, and a court ruling that blocked lower student loan bills under the SAVE repayment plan has been overturned.

Avoid These 4 Prime Day Pitfalls
Protect your wallet this month by steering clear of these four shopping mistakes.

How to Use Buy Now, Pay Later Like a Pro
Buy now, pay later is a form of credit that should be used strategically and only on certain occasions.

Is the 60/30/10 Budget Right for You?
The 60/30/10 budget may help you better manage your expenses in an economy with high inflation.

Lower SAVE Student Loan Payments Can Proceed, Court Rules
A court ruling that blocked lower student loan bills under the SAVE repayment plan has been overturned. Meanwhile, 10-year forgiveness is still on hold. Here’s how else SAVE borrowers are impacted.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Amazon, Amazon Prime Day, budget, buy now pay later, Student Loans

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

November 18, 2021 By Liz Weston

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 later.

How to Bounce Back After a Business Fails
What can set you apart is how you respond to failure in the moment – and what you learn from it when you look back.

No, Amazon Hasn’t Banned Your Visa Card
The recent Amazon-Visa spat won’t hinder cardholders in the U.S. as they go about their holiday shopping – but there still could be some fallout later.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Amazon, Business shut down, holiday, talk money with parents, Visa card

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

October 5, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to get the best Amazon Black Friday 2021 deals. Also in the news: Buy Now Pay Later loans, October’s mortgage outlook, and is the IRS about to tax your Venmo, PayPal, and Cash App transactions.

How to Get the Best Amazon Black Friday 2021 Deals
The earliest-ever Amazon Black Friday sale is on. Get Apple AirPods Pro for $179.

Buy Now, Pay Later Is Everywhere. Should You Opt In?
Buy now, pay later plans are offered at major retailers. Learn how these plans work and whether you should use one.

Mortgage Outlook: Falling Leaves, Rising Rates in October
Rates are on the rise.

Is the IRS Really About to Tax Your Venmo, PayPal, and Cash App Transactions?
Transactions of $600 or more are coming under scrutiny.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Amazon, Black Friday, buy now pay later, Cash App, IRS, October mortgage outlook, PayPal, Venmo

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

September 14, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 4 ways to manage retirement health care costs. Also in the news: 6 ways to budget using your bank account, how to save money with Amazon and Walmart prescription discounts, and how much money you need to live on your own, in each state.

4 Ways to Manage Retirement Health Care Costs
Strategies to help control medical costs.

6 Ways to Budget Using Your Bank Account
Your bank account can do more than store your money. It can help you control your spending, too.

How to Save Money With Amazon, Walmart Prescription Discounts
The discounts can be substantial. But if you have insurance, consider your copay and deductible.

How Much Money You Need to Live on Your Own, in Each State
Using the living wage tool.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Amazon, banking, Budgeting, living wage calculator, prescription costs, retirement health care costs, WalMart

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

September 8, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to avoid getting sick on a plane. Also in the news: How to save money with Amazon and Walmart prescription discounts, a Travel Nerd on booking hotels last minute, and how to get the new SNAP benefits, even if you’re still a student.

How to Avoid Getting Sick on a Plane
Traveling can increase your risk of getting sick, but there are steps you can take to mitigate exposure.

How to Save Money With Amazon, Walmart Prescription Discounts
The discounts can be substantial. But if you have insurance, consider your copay and deductible.

Ask A Travel Nerd: Is it Cheaper to Book Hotels Last-Minute?
Hotels are usually cheaper when you book 15 days out compared to four months out, but the savings are minimal.

How to Get the New SNAP Benefits, Even If You’re Still a Student
Benefits will increase in October.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Amazon, healthy travel tips, hotel booking, prescription discounts, SNAP benefits, WalMart

Friday’s need-to-know money news

November 22, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: What is a wealth tax and how does it work? Also in the news: Capital One rewards will soon be redeemable on Amazon.com, are TV’s really a good deal on Black Friday, and ways to avoid taking this season’s holiday debt into the next.

What Is a Wealth Tax and How Does It Work?
Looking at the difference between a person’s assets and liabilities.

Capital One Rewards Will Soon Be Redeemable Via Amazon.com
Just in time for the holidays.

Are TVs really a good deal on Black Friday?
Go big or stay home.

Ways To Avoid Taking This Season’s Holiday Debt Into The New Year
A few ways to save.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Amazon, Black Friday, Capital One rewards, holiday spending tips, Savings, televisions, wealth tax

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