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Black Friday

Friday’s need-to-know money news

November 1, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: You owe interest on a 0% APR credit card. How did that happen? Also in the news: How to choose the right health plan, how to win big on Black Friday, and how your travel plans affect which Medicare coverage you should choose.

You Owe Interest on a 0% APR Credit Card. How Did That Happen?
Could be several reasons.

How to Choose the Right Health Plan
Happy Open Enrollment season!

Win Big on Black Friday by Buying This — and Not That
Creating a Black Friday strategy.

How your travel plans affect which Medicare coverage you should choose
Yes, you read that correctly.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: 0% APR credit cards, Black Friday, health insurance, Medicare and travel, open enrollment season, tips

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

October 23, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 6 places to shop on Black Friday. Also in the news: Is a 580 credit score good or bad, a new bill would make for-profit colleges ineligible for federal student loans, and what to do if a stranger sends you money on Venmo.

6 Places to Shop on Black Friday — Big-Boxes and Beyond
Thinking outside the big box.

580 Credit Score: Good or Bad?
Steps to take to get out of the bad place.

Bill would make for-profit colleges ineligible for federal student loans
Many of these schools aren’t accredited.

What to Do If a Stranger Sends You Money on Venmo
The latest scam.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Black Friday, Credit Score, for-profit colleges, scam, Student Loans, tips, Venmo

Friday’s need-to-know money news

October 11, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: The silliness of using airline miles to go to Europe. Also in the news: Black Friday is now a season, students who don’t fill out FAFSA are missing out on their share of billions in financial aid, and why you should leave your high-yield savings account alone.

The Silliness of Using Airline Miles to Go to Europe
Sometimes it makes more sense to pay cash.

Black Friday is now a season, and it’s coming soon
Just a few weeks away.

Students who don’t fill out FAFSA are missing out on their share of billions in financial aid
Don’t pass up free money for college.

Leave Your High-Yield Savings Account Alone
Don’t panic.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: airline miles, Black Friday, Europe, FAFSA, financial aid, high-yield savings account, interest rates, reward miles, savings account

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

September 26, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Charged an overdraft fee? Expect to pay $35 at banks, $26 at credit unions. Also in the news: This year’s important Black Friday dates, how to catch up on holiday savings, and why you shouldn’t use credit apps as a substitute for checking your credit report.

Charged an Overdraft Fee? Expect to Pay $35 at Banks, $26 at Credit Unions
Something to consider when choosing where to put your money.

When Is Black Friday? Hint: It’s Not Just One Day
Important dates to keep in mind.

No holiday savings yet? Here’s how to build your funds fast
There’s still time to catch up.

Don’t Use Credit Apps as a Substitute for Checking Your Credit Report
You still need to make sure your report is accurate.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: bank vs credit union, Black Friday, credit apps, credit report, holiday savings, overdraft fees

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

November 21, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Do your kids a favor and pick retirement savings over tuition. Also in the news: 18 of the best Black Friday deals, Navient’s student loan practices are under fire, and how much it costs to have a float in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade.

Do Your Kids a Favor: Pick Retirement Savings Over Tuition
Looking at the bigger picture.

18 of the Best Black Friday 2018 Deals
Serious savings.

Navient’s student loan practices raise questions in federal audit
Deceptive tactics.

How much does a float in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade cost?
The helium costs will surprise you.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Black Friday, Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade, Navient, retirement savings, Student Loans, Tuition

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

November 20, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Having the talk about college costs with your teen. Also in the news: How the new tax law affects vacation homes, what to do when an airline loses your bag, and thinking twice before paying for accident forgiveness.

Having ‘The Talk’ About College Costs With Your Teen
Managing expectations.

How the new tax law affects vacation-home owners
It gets complicated.

What to Do When an Airline Loses Your Bag
Don’t panic.

Think Twice Before Paying for Accident Forgiveness
Premium increases vs. the cost of forgiveness

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: accident forgiveness, Airbnb, Black Friday, college tuition, lost luggage, tax laws, travel

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