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Monday’s need-to-know money news

July 11, 2022 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Are 4-day workweeks and flexible hours the future of full-time? Also in the news: A new episode of the Smart Money podcast on home affordability trends in the United States and abroad, what to do if you can’t out-budget inflation, and how to set your own prices for Amazon Prime Day.

Are 4-Day Workweeks, Flexible Hours the Future of Full-Time?
While a shorter week sounds appealing, there are trade-offs — and perhaps other ways to raise worker satisfaction.

Smart Money Podcast: Why Are Homes Pricey in the U.S. and Abroad?
This week’s episode is a conversation among NerdWallet’s housing Nerds who discuss home affordability trends in the United States and abroad.

What if You Can’t ‘Out-Budget’ Inflation?
Inflation is a nightmare for the many Americans who already stretch their dollars to cover basic needs.

How to Set Your Own Prices for Amazon Prime Day (and Why You Should)
Beat Amazon’s manipulation tactics by setting your own maximum prices on Prime Day.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: 4-day workweeks, affordabiity, Amazon Prime Dy, Budgeting, inflation, Smart Money podcast

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

How to make budgeting as painless as possible

January 20, 2021 By Liz Weston

Budgeting is a pain. But what’s more painful is a bill you can’t easily pay, debt that costs a fortune or not having enough money to retire.

Fortunately, you can have a useful, working budget without watching every penny. Automation, technology and a few simple guidelines can keep you on track. In my latest for the Associated Press, finding the budget plan that best suits your needs.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Budgeting, tips

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

September 12, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Ditching debt while budgeting for a baby. Also in the news: What to do if Hurricane Florence hits your home and/or mortgage, five people who are crushing student debt, and what you can learn from the last financial crisis to help you with the next.

How I Ditched Debt: Changing Habits, Budgeting for a Baby
A shift in priorities.

What to Do If Hurricane Florence Hits Your Home, Mortgage
The Category 4 storm is heading towards the Carolinas.

Meet 5 People Who Are Crushing Student Debt
Tips from the masters.

Here’s what you can learn from the last financial crisis that will help you with the next
Planning ahead.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Budgeting, debt, financial crisis, Hurricane Florence, student debt, tips

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

May 23, 2017 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Budgeting for college students. Also in the news: What to do when the GI Bill won’t cover college, 6 ways to travel cheaply, and why frugal retirees are ditching the 4% rule and hoarding their savings instead.

Budgeting for College Students: Where to Start
You don’t have to live on ramen.

What to Do When the GI Bill Won’t Cover College
Finding alternatives.

6 Smart Ways to Travel Cheaply
You don’t have to go overboard.

Frugal retirees ditch 4% rule, hoard savings instead
Why they’re making this choice.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Budgeting, college students, GI Bill, Retirement, Savings

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

May 16, 2017 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: A guide to who needs life insurance. Also in the news: Budgeting for new parents, planning a summer family vacation, and how to still afford a house while spending all your money on avocado toast.

A Guide to Who Needs Life Insurance
Do you?

Budgeting for New Parents: From Day Care to College
Covering the next 20+ years.

It’s Not Too Late to Plan a Summer Family Vacation
Plenty of time still left.

How to Afford a House When You’re Spending All Your Money on Avocado Toast
You can keep your toast, Millennials.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: avocado toast, Budgeting, life insurance, millennials, new parents, summer vacation

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