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Friday’s need-to-know money news

August 23, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Make renting work for your financial goals. Also in the news: Why this investment account is becoming more popular, what millennials get wrong about Social Security, and the common money regimen that can backfire and leave you worse off.

Make Renting Work for Your Financial Goals
Rent reporting can boost your credit score.

Why This Investment Account Is Becoming More Popular
Revisiting the brokerage account.

What Millennials Get Wrong About Social Security
Costly myths.

The common money regimen that can actually backfire and leave you worse off
When dieting doesn’t work.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: brokerage accounts, budgets, Credit Score, financial goals, Investments, millennials, renting, Social Security

Friday’s need-to-know money news

July 26, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Why you need a midyear budget check-in. Also in the news: Betterment hikes APY to 2.69% and adds checking and savings accounts, upgrading from your broker, and why you should always pay for a rental car with a credit card.

Why You Need a Midyear Budget Check-In
Prepare for the holidays and next year’s taxes.

Betterment Hikes APY to 2.69%, Adds New Checking, Savings Accounts
Better rates than typically seen.

Wealth Management: Is It Time to Upgrade From Your Broker?
Is it time for an expert?

Always Pay for a Rental Car With a Credit Card
Get your insurance for less.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog, Uncategorized Tagged With: banking, Betterment, brokers, budget, budgets, checking account, rental cards, savings account, wealth management

Friday’s need-to-know money news

July 12, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 7 things college freshmen don’t need – and 10 they do. Also in the news: Stocking up for school can be eco-friendly and economical, what to do when back to school bites you in the budget, and how to get rid of your back taxes.

7 Things College Freshmen Don’t Need — and 10 They Do
Skip the giant television.

Stocking Up for School Can Be Eco-friendly — and Economical
Looking for freebies and bargains.

What to Do When Back to School Bites You in the Budget
Prioritize.

Tax Relief: How to Get Rid of Your Back Taxes
Getting your tax bill back under control.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: back taxes, back to school, budgets, college freshmen, school supplies

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

July 11, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Teach your teens about college costs long before they apply. Also in the news: Haggling for vacation souvenirs, getting cheap car insurance for new drivers, and what to do with unexpected money.

Teach Your Teens About College Costs Long Before They Apply
Prepare them for reality.

Save Money on Souvenirs: Learn to Haggle
Make a plan and stick to it.

Getting Cheap Car Insurance for New Drivers
Discounts can add up over time.

What to Do With Unexpected Money
Be methodical.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: budgets, car insurance, college costs, college tuition, haggling, new drivers, unexpected money, vacation souvenirs

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

June 5, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Chase brings back limits on Cardholders’ right to sue. Also in the news: 5 getaways within reach using Southwest’s latest sign-up bonus, how to save for retirement and pay your student loans at the same time, and 8 pieces of financial advice from college commencement speakers.

Chase Brings Back Limits on Cardholders’ Right to Sue
Binding arbitration has returned.

5 Getaways Within Reach Using Southwest’s Latest Sign-Up Bonus
Quick tickets for new customers.

How to save for retirement and pay your student loans at the same time
A budget that pays for the past and saves for the future.

8 Pieces of Financial Advice From College Commencement Speakers
Money lessons and career tips.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: budgets, Chase, Chase bank, commencement speakers, Credit Cards, mandatory arbitration, retirement savings, rewards card, Southwest Airlines, Student Loans

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

May 30, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to extend your (working) life. Also in the news: Renaming your budget, growing your garden with only a little green, and why you should check your investment portfolio once a month.

How to Extend Your (Working) Life
Preparing to work past retirement age.

If ‘Budget’ Sounds Like a Bummer, Try Renaming It
Whatever helps you stay on track.

Grow Your Garden With Only a Little Green
It could save you money at the grocery store.

Check Your Investment Portfolio Once a Month
Ignorance isn’t bliss.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: budgets, gardening, investment portfolio, Retirement, tips, working past retirement

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