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Monday’s need-to-know money news

May 1, 2017 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: NerdWallet’s best credit card tips for May 2017. Also in the news: VA loan funding fees, the best banks for multiple savings accounts, and 401(k) myths you can’t afford to believe.

NerdWallet’s Best Credit Card Tips for May 2017
Which cards you should be considering.

VA Loan Funding Fee: What You’ll Pay and Why in 2017
Don’t be caught off-guard.

Need Multiple Savings Accounts? Here’s Where to Bank
Which banks offer the most bang for your bucks.

401(k) myths you can’t afford to believe
Time for some myth busting.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: 401(k), banking, banks, Credit Cards, myths, Retirement, savings accounts, tips, VA loans

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

March 28, 2017 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 4 ways to manage the cost of raising a baby. Also in the news: How to take advantageof post-purchase price drops, SelfScore launches rewards card for international students in the United States, and why bank tellers won’t become extinct any time soon.

4 Ways to Manage the Cost of Raising a Baby
They’re cute, but costly.

How to Take Advantage of Post-Purchase Price Drops
Getting back the difference.

SelfScore Launches Rewards Card for International Students in US
New rewards.

Why bank tellers won’t become extinct any time soon
Keeping it old school.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: babies, bank tellers, banking, international students, kids and money, post-purchase price drops, raising a baby, rewards card, SelfScore

Monday’s need-to-know money news

March 20, 2017 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to cash a check without paying huge fees. Also in the news: How a Mom paid off $37,000 of debt, what you need to know about FSAs, HSAs and taxes, and why you should beware of mind games when shopping mortgage rates.

How to Cash a Check Without Paying Huge Fees
Don’t pay money to get your money.

How I Ditched Debt: Penny Pinchin’ Mom
Learn from a Mom who paid off $37,000 of debt.

What to Know About FSAs, HSAs and Taxes
Accessing your accounts and how they affect your taxes.

Beware of mind games when shopping mortgage rates

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: banking, budgets, check cashing, debt, FSAs, HSAs, mortgage rates, Taxes

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

March 14, 2017 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: When to consider a student loan lawyer. Also in the news: Why gutting the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will impact your wallet, how much you should expect to pay when applying to college, and why you should try a credit union if you’re looking for free checking.

When to Consider a Student Loan Lawyer
Making a big decision.

Your Wallet Will Suffer If This Agency Is Gutted
It’s on the chopping block.

Applying to College? Expect to Pay at Least This Much
Get ready.

If You Want Free Checking, Try a Credit Union
Avoiding monthly maintenance fees.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: banking, CFSB, college applications, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, credit unions, free checking, student loan lawyer, Student Loans

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

March 2, 2017 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: The Marriage Penalty could be the reason for the increase in your tax bill. Also in the news: Why credit card over-limit fees are virtually extinct, when you’re mad enough to switch banks, and a beginner’s guide to money management.

Tax Bill Going Up? It Could Be the Marriage Penalty
Congratulations!

Why Credit Card Over-Limit Fees Are ‘Essentially Extinct’
Disappearing like the dinosaurs.

Are You Mad Enough to Switch Banks?
Have you reached your limit?

Hack Your Finances in One Day: A Beginner’s Guide to Money Management
Time to get started.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: banking, credit card fees, marriage penalty, money management, Taxes

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

February 22, 2017 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: The student loan tip that saves you money year after year. Also in the news: Overlooked small business tax deductions, when you need a cashier’s check and how to get one, and why Americans are drastically under-saved for retirement.

This Student Loan Tip Saves You Money Year After Year
It’s all about auto-pay.

5 Overlooked Small-Business Tax Deductions for 2017
Don’t forget these deductions.

Cashier’s Check: When You Need One and How to Get It
Another form of payment.

It’s worse than you thought: Americans are drastically under-saved for retirement
Are you one of them?

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: banking, cashier's checks, Retirement, retirement savings, small business tax deductions, Student Loans, tips

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