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Friday’s need-to-know money news

June 12, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to stand out in a tough job market. Also in the news: 3 ways to skip your bank’s long phone lines, how a temporary relocation during the pandemic may affect your taxes, and new HSA rules.

How to Stand Out in a Tough Job Market
A message for the Class of 2020.

3 Ways to Skip Your Bank’s Long Phone Lines
Don’t sit on hold forever.

How Will a Temporary Relocation During the Pandemic Affect Your Taxes?
You may be required to file twice.

New HSA Account Rules
New rules make HSAs even more valuable.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: banking, class of 2020, health savings account, HSA, job hunting, pandemic, relocation, resumes, Taxes, tips

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

June 11, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 3 ways to skip your bank’s long phone lines. Also in the news: Keeping your credit in shape, even if you don’t have debt and don’t plan to borrow, 25 ways to save yourself from your debt disaster, and how to set up a 60/40 budget.

3 Ways to Skip Your Bank’s Long Phone Lines
When phone wait times are long, try to reach your bank via live chat, Twitter or message instead.

Keep your credit in shape, even if you don’t have debt and don’t plan to borrow
Good credit is important year-round.

25 Ways To Save Yourself From Your Debt Disaster
Climbing out of the debt hole.

How to Set Up a 60/40 Budget
Focus on two buckets.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: 60-40 budget, banking, budgets, Credit, credit card debt, Credit Score, debt, tips

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

May 6, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Is my money safe in a bank during the COVID-19 crisis? Also in the news: Helping home buyers keep their distance with e-closings, what kinds of credit card relief are available during the pandemic, and how to save for retirement while on unemployment.

Is My Money Safe in a Bank During the COVID-19 Crisis?
Should you be worried about your accounts?

Mortgage E-closing: Helping Home Buyers Keep Their Distance
Changes during the pandemic.

COVID-19: What Kinds of Credit Card Relief Can You Request?
Several options are being offered.

How to Save for Retirement While on Unemployment
Saving for the future is still important.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: banking, COVID-19, Credit Cards, e-closings, mortgage, pandemic, retirement savings, unemployment

How to ask your bank or lender for help

April 29, 2020 By Liz Weston

Many banks, credit card issuers and other lenders have promised to help those impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. They’re offering to defer or reduce payments and waive interest charges and rebate fees for those who have lost jobs, had their hours reduced or otherwise lost income to the COVID-19 crisis.

The help usually isn’t automatic, however. You have to ask for it — and ask the right way.

In my latest for the Associated Press, the important questions to ask your bank or lender.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: banking, Coronavirus, Credit Cards, tips

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

March 24, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to prepare for a recession. Also in the news: What to do if you can’t pay your mortgage, how to stay organized when you have multiple credit cards, and how to find a bank that pays you to open an account.

How to Prepare for a Recession
Take steps now.

What to Do If You Can’t Pay Your Mortgage
Talk to your lender immediately.

How to Stay Organized When You Have Multiple Credit CardsKeeping a master list.

Find a Bank That Pays You to Open an AccountBonuses are out there.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: banking, Coronavirus, Credit Cards, mortgages, new account bonuses, recession, tips

Monday’s need-to-know money news

March 2, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to make a student loan complaint that gets results. Also in the news: How to keep your spirits up in the long game of saving, how ex-offenders can rebuild with a bank account, and these airlines will let you change your flight for free because of Coronavirus.

How to Make a Student Loan Complaint That Gets Results
Effective complaints.

How to Keep Your Spirits Up in the Long Game of Saving
Sticking it out.

How Ex-Offenders Can Rebuild With a Bank Account
How to start over.

These Airlines Will Let You Change Your Flight for Free Because of Coronavirus
Don’t forget to wash your hands.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: airlines, banking, Coronavirus, Savings, student loan complaint, Student Loans, tips. ex-offenders

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