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Monday’s need-to-know money news

June 3, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 5 reasons to line up a loan before visiting a car dealer. Also in the news: 6 things to know about student loans before you start school, 5 tips to boost your credit card rewards, and why investor interest in CDs is rising.

5 Reasons to Line Up a Loan Before Visiting a Car Dealer
Protecting yourself from the finance department.

6 Things to Know About Student Loans Before You Start School
Important details.

Watch Your Credit Card Rewards Pile Up With These 5 Tips
Even more rewarding.

Why Investor Interest in CDs is Rising
Choosing the security of fixed-interest.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: car loans, CDs, credit card rewards, financing, Investing, Student Loans, tips

Monday’s need-to-know money news

June 25, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Small financial mistakes that could cost you big. Also in the news: Are certificates of deposit worth it right now, saving on vacations through Costco, and how changing your wireless plan could affect your credit report.

Small Financial Mistakes That Could Cost You Big
What looks like a small mistake could become expensive in the long run.

Are Certificates of Deposit Worth It Right Now?
Rates are climbing.

Costco Travel Vacations Pack Luxury and Value
Savings beyond the warehouse.

Sprint’s $15 unlimited data plan required a ‘hard pull’ credit report, and it’s not the only one
Changing your plan could impact your credit report.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: CDs, certificates of deposits, Costco, Credit Reports, financial mistakes, vacations, wireless plans

Friday’s need-to-know money news

June 15, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to make June’s Fed rate hike work for your savings. Also in the news: What the Fed rate hike means for your CDs, how to save money on wedding music, and making it easier for your loved ones to figure out your finances if you die.

How to Make June’s Fed Rate Hike Work for Your Savings
Time to reevaluate your savings?

June Fed Rate Hike: What It Means for Your CDs
Look for a little bump.

To Save Money on Wedding Music, Scratch the DJ and DIY
Create the ultimate playlist.

Could your loved ones figure out your finances if you died?
Making things easier during a difficult time.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: CDs, Federal interest rate, post-death finances, rate hike, Savings, wedding music

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

March 22, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: What the Fed rate hike means for your CDs. Also in the news: Steps to take if you don’t trust your spouse at tax time, 3 women you should know in investing, and 6 personal finance rules to live by in your 40s.

What the Fed Rate Hike Means for Your CDs
Look for higher rates.

5 Steps to Take If You Don’t Trust Your Spouse at Tax Time
Watch what you sign.

3 Women You Should Know in Investing
Leaders in investing.

6 Personal Finance Rules to Live By in Your 40s
Time to bulk up your retirement savings.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: 40-somethings, CDs, couples and money, finance rules, interest rate hikes, Savings, Taxes, women in investing

Friday’s need-to-know money news

March 9, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 5 reasons to lease – not buy – your electric car. Also in the news: CD early withdrawal penalties can cost you, how to read between the lines of Airbnb listings, and nearly 100,000 members of Generation Z already own a home.

5 Reasons to Lease — Not Buy — Your Electric Car
Keeping up with the evolution.

CD Early Withdrawal Penalties Can Cost You
How to avoid getting hurt.

How to Read Between the Lines of Airbnb Listings
Spotting the red flags.

Nearly 100,000 members of Generation Z own a home (they’re 23 and younger)
Their average mortgage balance is $140,000.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Airbnb, banking, CDs, electric cars, Generation Z, penalties, real estate

Friday’s need-to-know money news

December 15, 2017 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 6 ways the tax plan could change homeownership. Also in the news: What the Fed rate hike means for student loans, what it means for your CDs, and how Donald Trump is shrinking your paycheck.

6 Ways Tax Plan Could Change Homeownership
Analyzing the impact.

Fed Rate Hike: What It Means for Student Loans
Checking your rates.

December 2017 Fed Rate Hike: What It Means for Your CDs
Impacting your savings.

Here’s How Donald Trump Is Shrinking Your Paycheck
Looking at the nuances of the tax plan.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: CDs, Donald Trump, interest rates, paycheck, salary, Savings, Student Loans, tax plan

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