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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

January 31, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: What a travel agent can do for you that a search engine can’t. Also in the news: How one couple paid off over $200,000 in debt, 6 ways to weed out shady schools, and why your credit score may not be as good as you think it is.

What a Travel Agent Can Do for You That a Search Engine Can’t
More than just booking a ticket.

How I Ditched Debt: Setting Pride Aside and Asking for Help
One couple’s story.

6 Ways to Weed Out Shady Schools
Just because it has “university” in the name doesn’t mean it’s legit.

Why Your Credit Score May Not Be As Good As You Think It Is
So many scores.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: budgets, colleges, couples and money, Credit Score, debt, shady universities, travel, travel agents

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

January 30, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Equifax extends credit freeze deadline. Also in the news: Why single parents are turning to online colleges, how credit card rewards can take the sting out of a starter budget, and strapped families hope President Trump will tackle student loans in tonight’s State of the Union address.

How to Freeze Your Credit With Equifax
Extended deadlines.

For Some Single Parents, Online College Holds the Key

Credit Card Rewards Take the Sting Out of a Starter Budget

Strapped families hope Trump’s speech will tackle student loans
The State of the Union speech is tonight.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: budgets, credit card rewards, credit freeze, Equifax, online colleges, starter budgets, State of the Union, Student Loans, Trump

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

December 5, 2017 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to live below your means without feeling deprived. Also in the news: How to dodge the drama of family loans, the launch of Apple Pay Cash, and using Social Security benefits to plan your retirement income.

How to Live Below Your Means Without Feeling Deprived
It doesn’t have to be a slog.

Family Loans: How to Dodge the Drama
Coping with one of the touchiest subjects.

Apple Pay Cash Launches: How It Stacks Up
A new money transfer app.

An almost perfect retirement income source
Using Social Security benefits to plan your retirement income

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Apple Pay Cash, apps, budgets, family loans, Retirement, Social Security, tips

Friday’s need-to-know money news

December 1, 2017 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How ‘free’ credit cards can cost you. Also in the news: Plan, give and spend smart to avoid holiday debt, answers to 5 trick questions from car dealers, and 7 tips on becoming a ‘financial’ caregiver.

How ‘Free’ Credit Cards Can Cost You
Reading the fine print.

Plan, Give and Spend Smart to Avoid Holiday Debt
Giving wisely.

Answers to 5 Trick Questions From Car Dealers
Beat them at their own game.

Seven tips on becoming a ‘financial’ caregiver
Managing multiple households.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: budgets, car dealers, Credit Cards, debt, financial caregiver, free credit cards, holiday spending, tips

Friday’s need-to-know money news

September 22, 2017 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to join a deluge of insurance claims for flooded cars. Also in the news: The pros and cons of zero down payment mortgages, what investors need to know about the SEC hack, and 5 budgeting apps that will save you money.

How to Join a Deluge of Insurance Claims for Flooded Cars
Drying out after Harvey and Irma.

Ins, Outs, Pros and Cons of Zero Down Payment Mortgages
What to look out for.

The SEC Hack: What Investors Need to Know
Could you be affected?

5 Budgeting Apps That Will Save You Money
A budget right in your pocket.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: budgets, budgets apps, flooded cars, hurricane, Insurance, mortgages, zero down payment mortgages

Friday’s need-to-know money news

May 12, 2017 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: What to do when you get an IRS audit notice. Also in the news: Budgeting for new parents, where to sell your stuff online, and how your credit score is linked to your chance of divorce.

I Got an Audit Notice From the IRS — Now What?
Take a deep breath.

Budgeting for New Parents: From Day Care to College
In it for the long haul.

Where to Sell Your Stuff Online
Getting rid of what you don’t need.

Your Credit Score Is Linked To Your Chance of Divorce
What the two have in common.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: audit, budgets, Credit Score, Divorce, IRS, selling stuff online, Taxes

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