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Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

June 25, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 4 student loan refinancing myths debunked. Also in the news: Colleges that will pay for your degree through work, Sallie Mae launches credit cards aimed at millennials, and why you should stay away from wedding loans.

4 Student Loan Refinancing Myths Debunked
How to determine if it’s the right move for you.

These Colleges Will Pay Tuition, but You’ll Work for It
Trading labor for tuition.

Sallie Mae launches new credit cards aimed at millennials and Gen Z. Are they right for you?
Another Sallie Mae bill to pay.

Stay away from wedding loans
The bad way to say “I do.”

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Credit Cards, myths, Sallie Mae, student loan refinancing, wedding loans, work colleges

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

June 19, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Pension lump sum or annuity? How to decide. Also in the news: 7 things college freshmen don’t need – and 10 they do, how to get your credit card’s annual fee waived, and exactly how much it will cost to retire well in every state in America.

Pension Lump Sum or Annuity? How to Decide
The health of your fiscal plan is key.

7 Things College Freshmen Don’t Need — and 10 They Do
Skip the big TV.

How to Get Your Credit Card’s Annual Fee Waived
Get ready to spend some time on the phone.

This is exactly how much it will cost to retire well in every state in America
Planning ahead.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: annual fee, college freshmen, Credit Cards, packing for college, pension lump sum vs annuity, retirement costs per state

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

June 13, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: What will long-term care cost you? Also in the news: Social Security myths, the best cities for first-time home buyers, and how to pay less to your credit card company.

What Will Long-Term Care Cost You?
Almost everyone will need it after 65.

Don’t Believe These Social Security Myths
Checking the facts.

These are the best cities for first-time home buyers
7 spots to look at.

Here’s how to pay less to your credit card company
Just pick up the phone.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Credit Cards, first-time home buyers, long term care, long-term care costs, Medicare, myths, real estate, Social Security

Monday’s need-to-know money news

June 10, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Amazon, Synchrony launch credit builder card. Also in the news: 5 reasons to keep renting, 5 steps to consolidate your debt with a personal loan, and when to use cash instead of credit.

Amazon, Synchrony Launch Secured Credit Builder Card
Amazon targets the secured credit market.

5 Reasons to Keep Renting
More freedom?

5 Steps to Consolidate Your Debt With a Personal Loan
What you need to know.

When to Use Cash Instead of Credit
Going old school.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Amazon, cash vs credit, credit builder, Credit Cards, Debt Consolidation, rent vs own, Synchrony

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

June 5, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Chase brings back limits on Cardholders’ right to sue. Also in the news: 5 getaways within reach using Southwest’s latest sign-up bonus, how to save for retirement and pay your student loans at the same time, and 8 pieces of financial advice from college commencement speakers.

Chase Brings Back Limits on Cardholders’ Right to Sue
Binding arbitration has returned.

5 Getaways Within Reach Using Southwest’s Latest Sign-Up Bonus
Quick tickets for new customers.

How to save for retirement and pay your student loans at the same time
A budget that pays for the past and saves for the future.

8 Pieces of Financial Advice From College Commencement Speakers
Money lessons and career tips.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: budgets, Chase, Chase bank, commencement speakers, Credit Cards, mandatory arbitration, retirement savings, rewards card, Southwest Airlines, Student Loans

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

May 29, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to get your credit disaster-ready. Also in the news: Watch your credit card rewards pile up with these 5 tips, comparing your 401(k) to the average, and what to know about buy now, pay later online loans.

How to Get Your Credit Disaster-Ready
Be financially secure when disaster strikes.

Watch Your Credit Card Rewards Pile Up With These 5 Tips
Stacking strategies.

How Does Your 401(k) Compare to Average?
How your company’s plan stacks up to the competition.

What to Know About Buy Now, Pay Later Online Loans
Pay attention to the fine print.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: 401(k), Credit, credit card rewards, Credit Cards, disasters, online loans, shopping, tips

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