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Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

November 23, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 4 common winter home insurance claims and how to prevent them. Also in the news: How long it will take to pay off your MBA debt, huge Disney park changes for 2022 and tips on how to fund your trip, and why the catch with Buy Now Pay Later could be your credit.

4 Common Winter Home Insurance Claims and How to Prevent Them
Winter-induced home damage can sometimes be prevented, but sufficient insurance coverage may cover even the most bitter disaster.

How Long Will It Take to Pay Off Your MBA Debt?
Your student loan repayment strategy will determine how long it takes to pay off your MBA debt.

Huge Disney Park Changes for 2022, and How to Fund Your Trip
Disney announced a slew of new rides and shows during its Destination D23 event in November at Walt Disney World.

The Catch With Buy Now, Pay Later Could Be Your Credit
Buy now, pay later plans promise no interest or hidden fees, but they don’t typically help you build credit.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: buy now pay later, Credit Score, Disney parks, MBA debt, winter home insurance claims

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

November 9, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Care about your credit score? Get strategic with card limits. Also in the news: Buy now, pay later traps, and what to know about bitcoin as it approaches $70,000.

Care About Your Credit Score? Get Strategic With Card Limits
Actively managing how much of your credit limits you are using can make a big impact on your credit score.

Watch Out for These Buy Now, Pay Later Traps
Among its pitfalls, buy now, pay later can tempt you to take on too much debt, and it may not help your credit.

What to Know About Bitcoin as It Approaches $70,000
Bitcoin is trading near all-time highs and crossed a record $68,000 at the beginning of this week.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: BItcoin, buy now pay later, Credit Score, cryptocurrency, Investing

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

October 19, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 6 things you should know about signing up for Medicare. Also in the news: How to invest with your HSA, how Buy Now/Pay Later can be helpful, and how to use the 50/15/5 rule for spending and saving.

6 Things You Should Know About Signing Up for Medicare
With fall enrollment open through Dec. 7, here’s what you need to know about your sign-up options.

How to Invest With Your HSA, and Why
Health savings accounts have great benefits, including a triple tax advantage and the ability to invest your savings.

Buy Now, Pay Later Isn’t Bad — But Be Careful
Buy now, pay later makes it easy to take on debt, but if you use it with your budget in mind, it can be helpful.

How to Use the 50/15/5 Rule for Spending and Saving
Avoid overthinking your budget by using this simple rule of thumb.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: 50/10/5 budget rule, buy now pay later, investing with HSA, Medicare sign up, tips

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

October 5, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to get the best Amazon Black Friday 2021 deals. Also in the news: Buy Now Pay Later loans, October’s mortgage outlook, and is the IRS about to tax your Venmo, PayPal, and Cash App transactions.

How to Get the Best Amazon Black Friday 2021 Deals
The earliest-ever Amazon Black Friday sale is on. Get Apple AirPods Pro for $179.

Buy Now, Pay Later Is Everywhere. Should You Opt In?
Buy now, pay later plans are offered at major retailers. Learn how these plans work and whether you should use one.

Mortgage Outlook: Falling Leaves, Rising Rates in October
Rates are on the rise.

Is the IRS Really About to Tax Your Venmo, PayPal, and Cash App Transactions?
Transactions of $600 or more are coming under scrutiny.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Amazon, Black Friday, buy now pay later, Cash App, IRS, October mortgage outlook, PayPal, Venmo

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

September 29, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: What Mastercard’s new Buy Now, Pay Later feature means for cardholders. Also in the news: How to find out if a destination is safe for travel, how the pandemic has changed the financial advice business, and how to get your credit card’s annual fee refunded.

What Mastercard’s New ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Feature Means for Cardholders
Mastercard Installments will partner with a handful of card issuers to offer payment plans you can opt in to wherever Mastercard is accepted.

How to Find Out if a Destination Is Safe for Travel
You can use all sorts of online resources, as well as word of mouth, to find out how safe your destination is.

How the pandemic has changed the financial advice business
It’s a different ballgame.

Is Your Credit Card Annual Fee Refundable?
The answer may surprise you.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: buy now pay later, credit card annual fee, financial advice, MasterCard, pandemic, refund, travel safety

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

December 15, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Calibrate your emergency fund to a crisis-prone world. Also in the news: How to give stock as a gift, what you need to know about Joe Biden’s student loan plan, and the pros and cons of Buy Now, Pay Later retail loans.

Calibrate Your Emergency Fund to a Crisis-Prone World
Financial advisors are urging clients to consider expanding their emergency funds.

How to Give Stock as a Gift (And Why Tax Pros Like The Idea)
Is it better to give than to receive? Certainly. But giving while receiving a tax benefit is pretty good, too.

Will student loans be forgiven in 2021? Here’s what you should know
What you need to know about Joe Biden’s student loan plan.

Are ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Retail Loans a Good Deal?
The pros and cons.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: buy now pay later, emergency fund, gifting stock, Joe Biden, Student Loans

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