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Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

May 17, 2016 By Liz Weston

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Today’s top story: Americans are confused over credit card fees and rewards. Also in the news: Using refinancing to pay for home renovations, taking one day a month to be your personal finance day, and how to protect your credit score.

Americans Confused Over Credit Card Fees, Rewards
Cardholders are paying extra, losing out on rewards.

Should I Pay for Home Renovations by Refinancing?
Pros and cons.

Pick One Day a Month to Be Your Personal Finance Day
Getting everything done at once.

Avoid these 3 mistakes to protect your credit score
Taking a proactive approach.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Credit, credit card fees, credit card rewards, Credit Score, credit score mistakes, home renovations, personal finance day, refinancing

Friday’s need-to-know money news

September 4, 2015 By Liz Weston

Delete "MISTAKE"Today’s top story: How to avoid money mistakes after a spouse’s death. Also in the news: A retirement reality check for homemakers, how to downsize the smart way, and the hidden costs of credit card rewards.

Money mistakes to avoid after a spouse’s death
Treading carefully through difficult times.

7 Step Retirement Reality Check For Homemakers
Being part of the retirement planning process is essential.

6 Tips to Downsize the Smart Way
Simplifying your life can become expensive.

Rewards Credit Cards Can Be Costly, Report Finds
Those free rewards can come at a price.

5 Things You Must Consider Before Borrowing Money
Hidden dangers may lie ahead.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: borrowing money, credit card rewards, downsizing, money mistakes, Retirement, tips

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

August 27, 2015 By Liz Weston

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: Getting the most from Medicare. Also in the news: Tips for smart student loan borrowing, the mistake single Americans are making with their retirement, and how to get the most from your credit card rewards.

Medicare’s Maze – How to Maximize Benefits
Navigating your way through.

Five Tips For Smart Student Loan Borrowing
Choose your loans wisely.

The Big Retirement Blunder Single Americans Are Making
Start saving, singles!

3 Ways to Maximize Your Credit Card Rewards
Getting the most points/miles from your cards.

What 11 Successful People Wish They Knew About Money in Their 20s
If they could turn back time.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: credit card rewards, Medicare, money tips, Retirement, single people, Student Loans

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

January 22, 2015 By Liz Weston

balance-transfer-6Today’s top story: How to avoid balance transfer mistakes. Also in the news: Saving money as an empty nester, credit cards rewards that help the environment, and how you could be accidentally improving your credit score.

5 Balance Transfer Credit Card Mistakes You Can Avoid
Pay attention to time limits.

A Guide to Saving Money for Empty Nesters
What to do with all that extra money.

A Credit Card Reward for the Environmentally Conscious
Use your credit card rewards to help save the environment.

7 Ways You’re Accidentally Improving Your Credit
Happy accidents!

How to Negotiate Your Salary When You Don’t Have Any Work Experience
Confidence is key.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: balance transfers, credit card rewards, empty nesters, improving your credit, salary negotiating

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

January 13, 2015 By Liz Weston

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: How best to protect yourself when shopping online. Also in the news: Retirement resolutions for the new year, how to stay disciplined with your money, and how your credit card could boost your retirement savings.

Which is Safer? Paypal Or A Credit Card
With cyber attacks on the rise, which payment method is safer?

5 Retirement Resolutions For 2015
How to keep your retirement plans on track.

4 Ways to Stay Disciplined With Your Money
Tips to help you stay the course.

How to Build Your Retirement Savings Using a Credit Card
Your credit card rewards could help fund your retirement.

How to Reduce Your 2014 Tax Bill By Over $1,000
Contributing to your IRA could boost your refund.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: credit card rewards, cyber attacks, Identity Theft, IRA, Retirement, tax refund, Taxes, tips

Monday’s need-to-know money news

September 8, 2014 By Liz Weston

Chip cardToday’s top story: How to get rewarded for being responsible with your credit cards. Also in the news: The hidden costs of a new job, tips on how to avoid credit fraud, and how you should and shouldn’t pay for college.

3 Credit Cards That Reward You for Being Responsible
Paying on time has its benefits.

5 Hidden Costs of a New Job
That new salary could cost you.

5 Common-Sense Tips to Help Avoid Credit Card Fraud, ID Theft
Protect yourself.

Making smart choices when paying for college
Using your retirement savings isn’t one of them.

7 scams that just won’t die
Microsoft isn’t calling you.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: college tuition, credit card fraud, credit card rewards, Credit Cards, hidden costs, Identity Theft, new job, scams

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