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Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

February 1, 2022 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to score points in the credit game. Also in the news: 5 credit card trends to watch for, student loan payment plan promises forgiveness but rarely delivers, and how to tell if a bank account is right for you.

How to Score Points in the Credit Game
The traditional advice of paying on time and keeping balances low will eventually result in decent credit. But you can speed it up.

5 Credit Card Trends to Watch for in 2022
Expect more customized rewards and incentives, a more seamless overall customer experience and a big resurgence in travel credit cards, among other things.

Student Loan Payment Plan Promises Forgiveness But Rarely Delivers
Most borrowers are unlikely to ever see that debt forgiven, despite the baked-in promise to do just that.

4 Ways to Tell if a Bank Account Is Right for You

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: banking, credit card points, credit card trends, student loan forgiveness

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

January 4, 2022 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 5 banking facts to fortify your finances. Also in the news: Taking a new look at banking in 2022, 6 predictions for small businesses, and how to stop wasting your gift cards.

5 Banking Facts to Fortify Your Finances in 2022

2022. New year. New you. New look at banking? It would be a smart move.
Save for what makes you feel good in 2022
Expenses that don’t put a roof over your head, but do provide joy, rejuvenation and other hard-to-quantify benefits are worth saving for, too.

How will small businesses survive 2022? 6 predictions on what they’ll need for success.
It’s been a rough couple of years for many small businesses—what does the future hold?

How to Stop Wasting Your Gift Cards
Stop letting them collect dust in your wallet.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: banking, banking facts, gift cards, small businesses

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

November 16, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: What to seek if you don’t like your bank. Also in the news: iPhone Black Friday 2021 deals, how to bank your digital coin, and the best time to buy a Christmas tree this year.

Survey: Most Like Their Bank; What To Seek if You Don’t
“Choosing a bank is a very personal decision, and no two banks are the same,” says Chanelle Bessette, a banking specialist with NerdWallet.

iPhone Black Friday 2021 Deals: Are They Worth It?
At&T is offering a free iPhone 13 or iPhone 13 mini with eligible trade-in.

From Cryptocurrency to Cash: How to Bank Your Digital Coin
Crypto banking allows consumers to hold and spend cryptocurrency with crypto debit cards.

The Best Time to Buy a Christmas Tree This Year
This year, due to supply chain issues, do it sooner. And bring more cash.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: banking, Black Friday 2021, Christmas, cryptocurrency, iPhone

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

October 28, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How money mistakes could signal dementia risks. Also in the news: How to bank when you can’t get to one, will tax bills increase as home values soar, and why tax diversification is a smart investment strategy.

Money Mistakes Could Signal Dementia Risk
Missing bills could mean it’s time to build financial guardrails.

How to Bank When You Can’t Get to a Bank
Online banks, remote customer service, ATM reimbursement and shared branches are all options for consumers.

The Property Line: As Home Values Soar, Should You Brace for Your Tax Bill?
If you’re in a home whose value on paper has been going up, up, up, preparing for the resulting tax bill could bring you back down to earth.

Why ‘Tax Diversification’ Is a Smart Investment Strategy
You’ve heard of portfolio diversification? This is the same thing, but for taxes on your investments.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: banking, dementia, elderly and money, home values, money mistakes, tax diversification

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

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

September 9, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 6 ways to budget using your bank account. Also in the news: Checking your finances now to avoid falling behind, how video games can level up kids’ money skills, and four questions to ask yourself before any big purchase.

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.

Check Finances Now to Avoid Falling Behind
Financial experts recommend taking a close look at your retirement savings, planning for 2022 goals and more.

How Video Games Can Level Up Kids’ Money Skills
These four conversations can help your video game-loving kids learn about money.

You Should Ask Yourself These Four Questions Before Any Big Purchase
You need a game plan.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog, Uncategorized Tagged With: banking, budgets, fall check-up, kids and money, major purchases, video games

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