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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

January 22, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to have a ‘no regrets’ retirement. Also in the news: How to sell your car to family and friends, the debt payoff method that can also help your credit, and your last chance to file an Equifax breach settlement claim.

How to Have a ‘No Regrets’ Retirement
Putting off travel, buying a retirement home too hastily and not discussing expectations are common mistakes.

How to Sell Your Car to Tough Customers: Friends and Family

The Debt Payoff Method That Can Help Your Credit, Too

Today (Wednesday) is Your Last Chance to File an Equifax Breach Settlement Claim
A few more hours to submit your claim.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: credit card debt, debt, Equifax data breach, Retirement, retirement tips, selling your car

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

January 16, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to get traction paying off your credit cards in 2020. Also in the news: 8 moves to consider for IRAs and 401(k)s under the new Secure Act, using points and miles for wedding travel, and the 5 best states for retirees in 2020.

How to Get Traction on Paying Off Your Credit Cards in 2020
Finding the right strategy for your situation.

8 Moves to Consider for IRAs, 401(k)s Under New Secure Act
Looking at the major changes to retirement savings plans.

Ask a Points Nerd: Should I Use Points and Miles to Book Wedding Travel?
To pay or not to pay?

Here are the 5 best states for retirees in 2020
Which one sounds good to you?

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: 401(k), best states for retirees, credit card debt, Credit Cards, IRA, retirement savings, reward miles, rewards points, SECURE Act, tips, wedding travel

Monday’s need-to-know money news

January 13, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 8 million student loan borrowers must do this in 2020. Also in the news: 5 ways to get credit-healthy in the New Year, how to take charge of your credit this year, and where to file state and federal taxes for free.

8 Million Student Loan Borrowers Must Do This in 2020
Time to renew your income-driven repayment plan.

5 Ways to Get Credit-Healthy in the New Year
No better time to get started.

How to Take Charge of Your Credit This Year
How to make your credit shine.

Where to File State and Federal Taxes for Free
Filling begins January 27th.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: credit card debt, Credit Score, credit tips, free filing, income based repayment, Student Loans, Taxes

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

January 8, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Turn your next car purchase into a vacation. Also in the news: The new version of layaway, how soon you’ll recover from holiday spending, and why Travelex users need to lock down their financial information right now.

Turn Your Next Car Purchase Into a Vacation
The car you want might be cheaper in another state.

You can have the item now. But can you really afford it?
There’s a new version of layaway.

How Soon Will My Credit Recover From Holiday Spending?
It’s going to take a bit.

Travelex Users: Lock Down Your Financial Info Right Now
A serious data breach.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: buy now pay later, car shopping, credit card debt, data breach, holiday spending, layaway, Travelex

Monday’s need-to-know money news

November 25, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Wipe out credit card debt by setting SMART goals. Also in the news: What the Schwab-TD Ameritrade deal could mean for you, 5 financial tasks you should tackle by year-end, and how to get back on track after an early retirement withdrawal.

Wipe Out Credit Card Debt by Setting SMART Goals
Tackling your debt head on.

What the Schwab-TD Ameritrade Deal Could Mean for You
Two of the largest online discount brokers are merging.

5 Financial Tasks You Should Tackle by Year-End
Starting 2020 on the right foot.

How to Get Back on Track After an Early Retirement Withdrawal
Regaining your long-term savings.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: credit card debt, early retirement withdrawal, financial tasks, Schwab-TD Ameritrade, SMART goals, tips

Monday’s need-to-know money news

August 12, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How credit unions fit in your financial life. Also in the news: How to recover from being rejected for a personal loan, 5 simple ways to get out of credit card debt faster, and 9 ways to teach kids about money.

How Credit Unions Fit in Your Financial Life
More personal banking.

Rejected for a Personal Loan? Here’s How to Recover
Start asking why.

5 Simple Ways to Get Out of Credit Card Debt Faster
Tips to hack away at your debt.

9 Ways to Teach Kids About Money
Get them started early.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: banking, credit card debt, credit unions, kids and money, Personal Loans, tips

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