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Black Friday

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

November 7, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Employee loans as alternatives to payday loans. Also in the news: 3 savings strategies for holiday shoppers, the best Black Friday deals, and many people are still paying off last year’s holiday debt.

Short on Cash? Employee Loans Are Alternatives to Payday Loans
78% of working Americans live paycheck-to-paycheck.

Outsmart Other Holiday Shoppers With These 3 Saving Strategies
Your phone is your ally.

Best Black Friday Deals for 2018
Holiday strategies.

It’s the holidays already? Many are still paying off credit card debt racked up last year
It’s ok to use credit cards, but they need to be paid off promptly.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Black Friday, credit card debt, employee loans, holiday shopping, payday loan alternatives, savings strategies

Monday’s need-to-know money news

November 5, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Don’t make these big life insurance blunders. Also in the news: Bail on your big bank for better savings returns, Macy’s Black Friday ad, and a new banking scam to watch out for.

Don’t Make These Big Life Insurance Blunders
Common mistakes financial planners see.

For Better Savings Returns, Bail on Your Big Bank
Look small and local.

Macy’s Black Friday 2018 Ad, Deals and Store Hours
Department store deals.

Watch Out for This New Banking Scam
This one comes via text.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: banking scam, Black Friday, life insurance, life insurance mistakes, local banks, Macy's, savings returns

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

November 1, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to score luxury travel for less. Also in the news: Target’s Black Friday ad, how to save money on health care, and breaking down the three new tiers of economy airline fares.

How to Score Luxury Travel for Less
Luxury travel at less-than-luxurious prices.

Target Black Friday 2018 Ad, Deals and Store Hours
Start your list.

How to Save Money on Health Care
Important questions to ask.

Breaking Down the Three New Tiers of Economy Fares
Even economy has tiers now.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Black Friday, economy class, health care, luxury travel, Savings, Target ad, tips

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

October 31, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to dispose of a credit card. Also in the news: Costco’s Black Friday ad, 3 simple ways to boost your savings, and how to tell when a sale isn’t actually worth it.

How to Dispose of a Credit Card — No Burying Required
Put the shovel away.

Costco Black Friday 2018 Ad, Deals and Store Hours
Start your Black Friday planning engines.

3 Simple Ways to Boost Your Savings
Letting your money do the work.

When a Sale Isn’t Actually Worth It
Just because it’s on sale doesn’t mean it’s saving you money.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Black Friday, Costco, Credit Cards, disposal, sales, Savings, tips

Friday’s need-to-know money news

October 19, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 3 ways to pay for Airbnb with credit card rewards. Also in the news: A cheapskate’s guide to shopping for credit cards, Black Friday price matching, and how much you’ll actually take home if you win the billion dollar Mega Millions jackpot.

3 Ways to Pay for Airbnb With Credit Card Rewards
Using rewards to pay for your stay.

A Cheapskate’s Guide to Shopping for Credit Cards
Finding a match for your thriftiness.

Black Friday: If No Price Match, Go for Cash Back
More Black Friday strategy.

How Much You’ll Actually Take Home from the $970M Mega Millions Jackpot
Don’t forget to tip your blogger.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Airbnb, Black Friday, credit card rewards, Credit Cards, lottery, Mega Millions, price matching

Friday’s need-to-know money news

October 12, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to keep investing when the stock market trembles. Also in the news: What to buy (and skip) on Black Friday, financial companies are hiding complaints, and how age affects your credit score.

When the Stock Market Trembles, Fight Your Fear and Keep Investing
Keep calm and invest on.

What to Buy (and Skip) on Black Friday 2018
Putting your Black Friday gameplan together.

Financial Companies Rack Up Complaints, but Good Luck Finding Them
Companies are hiding their complaints.

What does age have to do with credit scores? Plenty
A lot more than you’d think.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: age, Black Friday, consumer complaints, Credit Score, Investments, stock market

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