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Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

April 21, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: What to know before accepting COVID-19 credit card relief. Also in the news: You can now get free weekly credit reports, how to get money to family and friends in a crisis, and what your small business should do with its Paycheck Protection Program loan.

What to Know Before Accepting COVID-19 Credit Card Relief
Beware the fine print.

You Can Now Get Free Weekly Credit Reports — Here’s How to Use Them
Keeping a close eye on your credit.

How to Get Money to Family and Friends in a Crisis
Watch out for fees.

Your small business got a Paycheck Protection Program loan. Now what?
The best ways to strategize.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Coronavirus, COVID-19 credit card relief, Credit Cards, Credit Reports, lending money, paycheck protection program loan, small business

Monday’s need-to-know money news

April 20, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Cancel your travel credit card due to Coronavirus? Ask for a retention offer first. Also in the news: What to do when a family member or friend needs money, and before opening a new credit line, check for this restriction.

Cancel Your Travel Credit Card Due to Coronavirus? Ask for a Retention Offer First
Banks don’t want to lose your business.

A Friend or Family Member Needs Money. What Do You Do?
Things to consider before writing that check.

Should College Savers Opt for Student Loans This Fall?
Interest rates have plummeted.

Before Opening a New Credit Line, Check for This Restriction
One word: Iowa.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Coronavirus, Credit Cards, credit lines, family and money, friends and money, Student Loans, travel cards

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

April 8, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How COVID-19 payment accommodations may affect your credit. Also in the news: Mortgage “relief” and “refinance” searches spike during outbreak, why retailers host sales during the outbreak, and how to get Coronavirus relief payments for kids if you don’t files taxes.

How COVID-19 Payment Accommodations May Affect Your Credit
How the CARES Act affects credit reporting.

Mortgage ‘Relief’ and ‘Refinance’ Searches Spike During Outbreak
The Coronavirus has people examining their mortgages.

Another Email? Why Retailers Host Sales During Coronavirus Outbreak
Retailers are struggling.

How to Get Coronavirus Relief Payments for Kids If You Don’t File Taxes
Keep checking the IRS website.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: CARES Act, COVID-19, Credit Cards, Credit Score, cronavirus, mortgages, relief payments, retail, sales

Friday’s need-to-know money news

March 27, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 7 credit card rules you can break in an emergency. Also in the news: How Gen X can start tackling its credit card debt, 6 tips to help your portfolio weather the coronavirus crash, and how to prep for and spend your government relief check.

7 Credit Card ‘Rules’ You Can Break in an Emergency
Times are different.

How Gen X Can Start Tackling Its Credit Card Debt
Don’t put it off any longer.

6 Tips to Help Your Portfolio Weather the Coronavirus Crash
Slow and steady.

How to Prep for and Spend Your Government Relief Check
Getting the most from your check.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Coronavirus, credit card debt, credit card rules, Credit Cards, Generation X. tips, investment portfolio, stimulus check

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

March 24, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to prepare for a recession. Also in the news: What to do if you can’t pay your mortgage, how to stay organized when you have multiple credit cards, and how to find a bank that pays you to open an account.

How to Prepare for a Recession
Take steps now.

What to Do If You Can’t Pay Your Mortgage
Talk to your lender immediately.

How to Stay Organized When You Have Multiple Credit CardsKeeping a master list.

Find a Bank That Pays You to Open an AccountBonuses are out there.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: banking, Coronavirus, Credit Cards, mortgages, new account bonuses, recession, tips

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

March 19, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Relief checks may be coming, but scammers are already here. Also in the news: 3 ways credit cards can help you ride out a crisis, your student loan bill is still due during a pandemic, and how to save energy while you’re stuck at home.

Relief Checks May Be Coming, but Scammers Are Already Here
Scammers never miss an opportunity.

3 Ways Credit Cards Can Help You Ride Out a Crisis
Preserving your cash.

Your Student Loan Bill Is Still Due During the Pandemic
Interest is halted, but you still need to pay.

How to Save Energy When You’re Stuck at Home
Keeping your electric bill in check.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Coronavirus, Credit Cards, energy saving tips, relief checks, scams, Student Loans, tips

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