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Monday’s need-to-know money news

February 22, 2016 By Liz Weston

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: What you can learn from your 2015 tax returns. Also in the news: Getting the most from mobile banking, using the 50/20/30 rule for your budget, and the number one thing Americans plan to do with their tax refunds.

What You Can Learn From Your 2015 Tax Return
Revealing info on your investments.

Mobile Check Deposits: Pro Tips to Ensure They Go Smoothly
Getting the most from a convenient way of banking.

This Is the No. 1 Thing Americans Do With Their Tax Refund
The answer may surprise you.

Use the 50/20/30 Rule to Outline Your Budget For Every Need
Proportioning your expenses.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: banking, Budgeting, budgets, Investments, mobile checking, tax refunds, Taxes

Friday’s need-to-know money news

February 5, 2016 By Liz Weston

18ixgvpiu0s24jpgToday’s top story: Key factors to look for when evaluating your 401(k) plan. Also in the news: Banks turn to lottery-type prizes to get you to save, how to maximize your HSA in 2016, and how your student loan debt could threaten your retirement.

3 Key Factors When Evaluating Your 401(k) Plan
Finding a plan that works in your best interests.

Banks dangle lottery-like prizes to turn people into savers
Could a shot at a prize get you to save?

10 Ways to Maximize Your HSA in 2016
Making the most of your medical expense dollars.

How Does Your Student Loan Debt Threaten Your Retirement?
Will you still be paying back your loans into your 60’s?

How Mortgage, Auto, and Student Loan Credit Inquiries Affect Your FICO Score
Old vs new formulas.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: 401(k), banking, Credit Score, FICO score, health savings account, HSA, Retirement, Savings, student loan debt, Student Loans

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

February 4, 2016 By Liz Weston

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: Your FAFSA just became a bit shorter. Also in the news: How to determine how much house you can afford, eight surprising things that are taxable, and a new job perk that could pay off your student loans.

Renewal FAFSA: Why It’s Easier and Why You Should Complete It Now
The clock is ticking.

Two Ways to Determine How Much House You Can Afford
Avoiding a money pit.

8 Surprising Things That Are Taxable
Uncle Sam wants his cut.

This New Job Perk Could Pay Off Your Student Loans
But is it a good idea?

What the ATM of the future will look like
Banking meets The Jetsons.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: ATMs, banking, FAFSA, financial aid, real estate, Student Loans, Taxes

Monday’s need-to-know money news

January 18, 2016 By Liz Weston

lottery-ticket-jpgToday’s top story: The high cost of winning a billion dollars. Also in the news: Tips for tackling your student loan costs, how banks are earning billions in ATM and overdraft fees, and basic personal finance facts people constantly get wrong.

The High Cost of Claiming Your Powerball Jackpot
Winning a billion dollars is awfully expensive.

5 tips for tackling your student loan costs
Tackling them head on.

ATM and overdraft fees top $6 billion at the big 3 banks
How much did you contribute?

Six Basic Personal Finance Facts People Constantly Get Wrong
No more excuses.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: ATM fees, banking, lottery, overdraft fees, personal finance, personal finance facts, Student Loans

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

January 14, 2016 By Liz Weston

refundToday’s top story: How to get your bank to fix a credit card error. Also in the news: How to overcome money anxiety, 12 odd tax deductions that could save you money, and a new government crackdown on aggressive debt collectors.

How Do I Get My Bank to Fix a Credit Card Error?
Be prepared to be patient.

The First Step to Overcoming Money Anxiety Is Facing Your Own Finances
Taking that first step.

Could these 12 odd tax deductions save you money?
Some of these mught surprise you.

The Government Cracks Down on More Debt Collectors
No more Mr. Nice Guy.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: banking, credit card errors, debt collectors, money anxiety, tax deductions

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

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