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Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

August 10, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Need cash? Your brokerage account may offer a handy solution. Also in the news: 5 tools to make your remote-work business click, how to chop remodeling costs when wood prices are high, and how to stop a gym from charging your card after canceling your membership.

Need Cash? Your Brokerage Account May Offer a Handy Solution
A securities-based line of credit, or SBLOC, could help tide you over when purse strings are tight.

5 Tools to Help Your Remote-Work Business Click
Creating a remote-work environment has its challenges. These resources can strengthen your telework arrangement.

How to Chop Remodeling Costs When Wood Prices Are High
Use recycled materials, allow for flexibility and carefully budget to avoid overpaying for your remodel project.

How to Stop a Gym From Charging Your Card After Canceling Your Membership
A step-by-step guide on resolving a disputed gym charge.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: brokerage account, canceling gym membership, cash, remodeling costs, remote-work tips

Monday’s need-to-know money news

September 14, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Should I pay for my hotel using cash, points or both? Also in the news: A new episode of the SmartMoney podcast on fake reviews and saving too much, 5 travel writers draft their favorite airlines, and where to get relief if there isn’t a second stimulus check.

Should I Pay for My Hotel Using Cash, Points or Both?
Here’s how you can figure out which booking option offers the best value.

Smart Money Podcast: Fake Reviews and Saving ‘Too Much’
How to tell if that review is sincere.

5 Travel Writers ‘Draft’ Their Favorite Airlines
In the spirit of the popular sports-related pastime, we’ve created our own fantasy airline draft.

Where to Get Relief if There Isn’t a Second Stimulus Check
Look for aid locally.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: airline draft, cash, fake reviews, points, rewards, Savings, SmartMoney podcast, stimulus, travel

Friday’s need-to-know money news

September 1, 2017 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Wells Fargo reveals wider abuses. Are you owed money? Also in the news: How to handle credit card bills in an emergency, how much cash do you carry, and a student is accidentally given $1M in financial aid, spends thousands.

Wells Fargo Reveals Wider Abuses: Are You Owed Money?
The scandal widens.

How to Handle Credit Card Bills During an Emergency
What you need to know.

How Much Cash Do You Carry? See How You Compare
A wallet full of cash? Or cards only?

Student accidentally given $1M in financial aid, spends thousands
What could possibly go wrong?

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: cash, Credit Cards, emergencies, financial aid, Wells Fargo

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

August 18, 2016 By Liz Weston

currencyToday’s top story: Why you’ll always need cash. Also in the news: Must-know tips for selling your home, nontraditional ways to fund your retirement, and why people with low checking account balances pay high fees.

Why You’ll Always Need Cash
We’re not going all-digital just yet.

5 Must-Know Tips for Selling Your Home
How to get your asking price.

10 Nontraditional Ways to Fund Your Retirement
Thinking outside the box.

People with low checking account balances pay over $500 a year in fees
Overdraft fees can pile up quickly.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: cash, checking accounts, overdraft fees, real estate, Retirement, tips

Friday’s need-to-know money news

August 16, 2013 By Liz Weston

The hackerThe best way to invest your first $1000, the pros and cons of living on cash, and what’s covered by identity theft insurance.

How to Invest Your First $1,000
The road to investment success has to begin somewhere.

4 Tips Before Buying Your Teenager a Car
Laying down the rules of the road before they get behind the wheel.

What I Learned From Living on Cash
Could you survive the Cash Challenge?

Will ID Theft Insurance Shield You From Fraud?
What is and isn’t covered by identity theft insurance.

Trick Yourself Into Boosting 401(k) Contributions
The simple trick that could increase your 401(k) contribution.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: 401(k), auto, cash, Identity Theft, teenagers

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