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This week’s money news

June 10, 2024 By Liz Weston

This week’s top story: Weekly mortgage rates dip, home price gains soften. In other news: New digital nomads on the block: families, why you should consider train travel in Europe, and 3 steps to take after transferring a balance to a new credit card.

Weekly Mortgage Rates Dip, Home Price Gains Soften
The drop brings the 30-year fixed rate to about where it was two weeks ago and slightly under May’s monthly average of 7.01%.

There Are New Digital Nomads on the Block: Families
As the cost of living rises in many places, full-time family travel can cost about the same as staying put.

Why You Should Consider Train Travel in Europe
You can easily travel through Europe by train because of its well-developed route network.

3 Steps to Take After Transferring a Balance to a New Credit Card
Moving the debt is just the first step. Have a game plan for paying down the balance before the interest-free period ends.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: balance transfers, Credit Cards, digital nomad, family travel, mortgage rates, train travel in Europe, travel

Monday’s need-to-know money news

July 2, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: The benefits of a just-for-debt credit card. Also in the news: July’s stock market outlook, bogus organic fruit, and how long it takes your credit score to recover from a drastic drop.

Just-for-Debt Credit Card: It Has One Job
Use this card for only one thing.

Stock Market Outlook: A Market That Giveth and Taketh Away
Buckle your seat belts.

$6 Million in Bogus Organic Fruit Sold to U.S., Costa Rican Report Finds
Bogus pineapples fill the shelves.

How Long It Takes Your Credit Score to Recover from a Drastic Drop
Be prepared to wait.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: balance transfers, Credit Cards, Credit Score, organic fruit, stock market

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

August 17, 2017 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 5 things your credit reports won’t reveal. Also in the news: More credit card issuers are letting you pay off debt for free, everything you need to know about mortgage loan modifications, and how to stay debt-free during back-to-school shopping.

5 Things Your Credit Reports Won’t Reveal
What’s missing from your credit report.

More Credit Card Issuers Let You Pay Off Debt for Free
It’s never been easier to transfer balances.

All You Need to Know About Mortgage Loan Modifications
Modifications could help prevent foreclosure.

How to Stay Debt-Free During the Back-to-School Shopping Rush
Tips for getting it done.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: back-to-school shopping, balance transfers, Credit Cards, Credit Reports, mortgage loan modifications, mortgages

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

May 25, 2016 By Liz Weston

1594411528_1512b1aad5_zToday’s top story: Insurance changes to make when you retire. Also in the news: Deciding between whole life and term life insurance, protecting your credit card points, and the pros and cons of balance transfer credit cards.

5 Insurance Changes to Make When You Retire
It’s a whole new ballgame.

Should I Get Whole Life Insurance or Term Life? Financial Experts Weigh In
Deciding what works best for you.

Crooks Want Your Credit Card Points — Here’s What to Do
Protecting your points.

The Pros and (Mostly) Cons of Balance Transfer Credit Cards
Money saver or money pit?

6 Things Detroit’s Bankruptcy Can Teach You About Money
Tips from an unexpexted source.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: balance transfers, credit card reward points, Credit Cards, Identity Theft, Insurance, Retirement, term life insurance, whole life insurance

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

January 12, 2016 By Liz Weston

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: The most important number in your financial life. Also in the news: How to get the most from a balance transfer credit card, how to build up your emergency fund, and how to audit your financial products.

The 5 Most Important Numbers in Your Financial Life
The numbers you need to know.

7 Ways to Get the Most From a Balance Transfer Credit Card
Tips to keep mind.

5 Tips to Build Up an Emergency Fund This Year
Easy tricks to fill up your emergency fund.

How to Audit Your Financial Products
Making sure your financial products are truly working for you.

One Absolute Must For Everyone Who Has An Aging Parent With Memory Problems
Protecting your parents from financial disaster.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: balance transfers, banking, Credit Cards, durable power of attorney, elder parents and money, emergency fund, financial numbers

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

September 23, 2015 By Liz Weston

smartphones_financeToday’s top story: Apps to help you manage your household finances. Also in the news: Why not saving enough for retirement in your 20’s could spell doom, what college students need to know about money, and the pros and cons of using balance transfers to pay down credit card debt.

The Best Tools for Managing Household Finances
New apps to help keep your household finances running smoothly.

Why Saving Too Little For Retirement In Your 20s Is A Bet You’ll Die Young And Broke
A little straight talk.

What College Students Need to Know About Money
So that they don’t die young and broke.

The pros and cons of using a balance transfer to pay off debt.
Beware accumulated interest.

How Often Can I Apply for New Credit Cards Without Hurting My Credit Scores?
The cost of a hard inquiry.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: balance transfers, budgets, college students, credit card debt, financial apps, Retirement

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