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Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

May 9, 2017 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to dodge scams and time-wasters in the online job market. Also in the news: Credit card bonuses are drifting further away, how job hopping can hurt Millennials in retirement, and how to fraud-proof your retirement savings.

Online Jobs: How to Dodge Scams and Time-Wasters
Don’t get taken for a ride.

As Credit Card Bonuses Balloon, They Drift Further Away
Bigger isn’t necessarily better in this case.

Job Hopping Can Hurt Millennials in Retirement
The 401(k) game.

6 ways to fraud-proof your retirement savings
Protecting your savings.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: 401(k), credit card rewards, Credit Cards, millennials, online jobs, Retirement, retirement savings, scams

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

April 12, 2017 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to save like a superhero. Also in the news: The best way to pay for your next flight, the big mistake one-third of credit card holders are making, and warnings about Amazon third-party accounts.

Save Like a Superhero: Roth IRAs and 529 Plans
Superpowered savings.

Cash or Points? The Best Way to Pay for Your Next Flight
NerdWallet’s 2017 Travel Card Study

The big mistake one-third of credit card holders are making
Stop wasting your rewards.

Beware Hacked Amazon Third-Party Accounts
Watch where you shop.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: 529 plans, Amazon, credit card rewards, hackers, Roth IRA, Savings, third-party accounts, travel tips

Friday’s need-to-know money news

January 6, 2017 By Liz Weston

Student-LoansToday’s top story: What to buy for every month of the year. Also in the news: Why you should think twice before borrowing for your kid’s college, why you need to stop hoarding your credit card rewards, and why banks are starting to look more like cafes.

What to Buy Every Month of the Year in 2017
Shopping smart.

Think Twice Before Borrowing for Your Kid’s College
You could spend decades paying it back.

Credit Card Rewards Are for Spending, Not Hoarding
Use ’em before you lose ’em.

Decaf with your deposit, ma’am? Reinventing the bank branch
Get a latte with your loan.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: bank branches, banking, bargains, credit card rewards, PLUS loans, shopping, Student Loans, tips

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

December 8, 2016 By Liz Weston

twrmn81mopj80nvlk4zqToday’s top story: Manage your debt for a smoother divorce. Also in the news: Giving your child the gift of stocks, how to donate credit card points and miles to charity, and six ways to make the most of your holiday bonus.

Manage Your Debt for a Smoother Divorce
Making a difficult situation a bit easier.

Give Your Child the Gift of Stocks
The gift that keeps on giving.

How to Donate Credit Card Points, Miles or Cash Back to Charity
Put those forgotten miles to good use.

6 Ways to Make the Most of Your Holiday Bonus
Stretching it out.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: credit card rewards, debt, Divorce, frequent flyer miles, holiday bonus, Investing, kids and money, Stocks

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

November 8, 2016 By Liz Weston

Pile of Credit CardsToday’s top story: NerdWallet’s best credit card tips for November. Also in the news: How credit card rewards can help pay for the holidays, what to do if your parents don’t have a retirement plan, and the pros and cons of a joint checking account with your parents.

NerdWallet’s Best Credit Card Tips for November 2016
Preparing for holiday spending.

How Credit Card Rewards Can Help Pay for the Holidays
Every little bit counts.

What to Do If Your Parents Don’t Have a Retirement Plan
An important conversation.

Helping out Mom or Dad with a joint checking account? Watch out
The pros and cons.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: credit card, credit card rewards, credit card tips, holidays, joint checking accounts, Retirement, retirement plan

Friday’s need-to-know money news

August 12, 2016 By Liz Weston

1412020991000-ATMToday’s top story: How to avoid ATM fees. Also in the news: The true cost of a bounced check, surprising ways to use your credit card rewards, and the pros and cons of college tuition insurance.

How to Avoid ATM Fees
You shouldn’t have to pay to access your money.

The True Cost of a Bounced Check
Fees upon fees.

7 surprising ways to use your credit card rewards
Thinking beyond miles.

Should You Buy College Tuition Insurance?
Protetcing your investment.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: ATM fees, bounced checks, college tuition insurance, credit card rewards, fees

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