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Friday’s need-to-know money news

May 4, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Where college students can find emergency money, food and housing. Also in the news: 8 ways to get cheap movie tickets, how the new CFPB prepaid card rule affects you, and your 2018 HSA contribution limit just changed (again).

Where College Students Can Find Emergency Money, Food and Housing
You’re not alone.

8 Ways to Get Cheap Movie Tickets
More money for snacks.

CFPB Prepaid Card Rule: How It Affects You
New protections.

Your 2018 HSA Contribution Limit Just Changed (Again)
A $50 increase.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: CFPB prepaid cards, college students, emergencies, HSA, HSA contribution limit, movie tickets

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

July 27, 2017 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 5 essential money tips for Generation X. Also in the news: Sales tax holidays, the best ways to send money to your college student, and why Americans are more financially content.

5 Essential Money Tips for Generation X
The clock is ticking towards 50.

Sales Tax Holidays Save Shoppers Money on Back-to-School
Find out if your state has one.

Best Ways to Send Money to Your College Student
Don’t pay excessive fees.

Americans are more financially content than they’ve been in a decade

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: college students, financial contentment, generation x, tax holidays, tips

Friday’s need-to-know money news

June 30, 2017 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How students can avoid common bank and credit card fees. Also in the news: What to do if you can’t get a student credit card, how to lessen the financial pains of moving, and how to photograph your house for Airbnb.

How Students Can Avoid Common Bank and Credit Card Fees
Don’t pay the bank to access your money.

What to Do If You Can’t Get a Student Credit Card
A look at the alternatives.

Ask Brianna: How Can I Lessen the Financial Pain of Moving?
Painless ways to cut costs.

How to Photograph Your House for Airbnb
Attracting more renters.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Airbnb, banking fees, college students, Credit Cards, moving expenses, tips

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

May 23, 2017 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Budgeting for college students. Also in the news: What to do when the GI Bill won’t cover college, 6 ways to travel cheaply, and why frugal retirees are ditching the 4% rule and hoarding their savings instead.

Budgeting for College Students: Where to Start
You don’t have to live on ramen.

What to Do When the GI Bill Won’t Cover College
Finding alternatives.

6 Smart Ways to Travel Cheaply
You don’t have to go overboard.

Frugal retirees ditch 4% rule, hoard savings instead
Why they’re making this choice.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Budgeting, college students, GI Bill, Retirement, Savings

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

October 26, 2016 By Liz Weston

Student-LoansToday’s top story: A 3-step plan for new grads with student debt. Also in the news: Answers to money questions from college students, student loan mythbusting, and how to cut the costs of raising a baby.

A 3-Step Plan for New Grads With Student Debt
Congratulations! Now, pay up.

Money Talk: How to Go From ? to ?
Answers to money questions from college students.

4 Student Loan Myths You Might Believe
Mythbusting.

Old school vs. new school: How to cut the costs of raising a baby
Keeping costs down.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: babies, college students, student debt, Student Loans

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

July 26, 2016 By Liz Weston

hidden-fees1Today’s top story; How a Trump win could impact college students. Also in the news: Tips on caring for aging parents, what you need to know about online lending services, and financial apps that will save you money this summer.

4 Ways a Trump Win Could Impact College Students
Looking ahead to a possible Trump presidency.

Caring for Aging Parents: Tips for the Sandwich Generation
Finding time to take care of yourself.

What You Should Know About Online Lending Services
Fast money could come at a very steep price.

7 Financial Apps to Save You Money This Summer
Savings at your fingertips.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: aging parents, apps, college students, money saving apps, online lending services, sandwich generation, Trump

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