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Friday’s need-to-know money news

December 1, 2017 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How ‘free’ credit cards can cost you. Also in the news: Plan, give and spend smart to avoid holiday debt, answers to 5 trick questions from car dealers, and 7 tips on becoming a ‘financial’ caregiver.

How ‘Free’ Credit Cards Can Cost You
Reading the fine print.

Plan, Give and Spend Smart to Avoid Holiday Debt
Giving wisely.

Answers to 5 Trick Questions From Car Dealers
Beat them at their own game.

Seven tips on becoming a ‘financial’ caregiver
Managing multiple households.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: budgets, car dealers, Credit Cards, debt, financial caregiver, free credit cards, holiday spending, tips

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

November 30, 2017 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 6 reasons there aren’t enough homes for sale. Also in the news: 3 day trading tax tricks, a major tax hike could be waiting for grad students, and giving up your rights when getting a credit card.

6 Reasons There Aren’t Enough Homes for Sale
It’s getting tougher to find a house.

3 Day-Trading Tax Tricks
You could qualify for tax breaks.

Grad Students, Expect a Major Tax Hike If House Tax Plan Passes
College is about to get even more expensive.

Does your credit card force you to give up your rights?
All about arbitration.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Credit Cards, day trading, grad students, housing market, mandatory arbitration, real estate, stock market, Stocks, Taxes

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

November 21, 2017 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Black Friday snafus and the insurance that fixes them. Also in the news: Holiday credit card promotions, how to skip long lines at the airport without spending a dime, and five things you shouldn’t buy on Black Friday.

Black Friday Snafus and the Insurance That Fixes Them
Protect yourself.

Are Holiday Credit Card Promotions Right for You?
Reading the fine print.

Skip Long Lines at the Airport — Without Spending a Dime
What you need to know.

5 things you shouldn’t buy on Black Friday
Hold out for real bargains.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: airlines, Black Friday, Credit Cards, Insurance, shopping, tips, travel

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

October 5, 2017 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Why a rainy day fund is as crucial as emergency savings. Also in the news: How to deal with a credit card issuer who has you seeing red, how to make money on Upwork, and 5 personal finance tips from billionaires.

Rainy Day Fund Is as Crucial as Emergency Savings
Handling all levels of crises.

Credit Card Issuer Got You Seeing Red? Try These Tips
Demanding answers.

New Freelancers: How to Make Money on Upwork
Earning some pocket money.

5 Personal Finance Tips From Billionaires
Learning from the best.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: billionaires, Credit Cards, emergency savings, freelance, rainy day fund, tips, Upwork

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

October 4, 2017 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Crush impulse buying with these 4 Jedi mind tricks. Also in the news: 4 ways to make money as a college student, how and why to place a fraud alert on your credit lines, and what to do if you’ve lowballed yourself into a crummy salary.

Crush Impulse Buying With These 4 Jedi Mind Tricks
Buy this you won’t.

4 Ways to Make Money as a College Student
So you’re not stuck with ramen.

How to Place a Fraud Alert on Your Credit, and Why
Monitoring your credit lines.

How to Negotiate After You’ve Lowballed Yourself Into a Crummy Salary
Don’t accept less than you’re worth.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: college students and money, Credit Cards, fraud alerts, impulse spending, salaries, tips

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

October 3, 2017 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 5 mobile banking alerts to help you fight fraud. Also in the news: What to do if you can’t replay your SBA loan, 7 habits of highly effective credit card users, and the worst cities for record high ATM fees.

5 Mobile Banking Alerts to Help You Fight Fraud
Using your phone to protect your money.

What to Do If You Can’t Pay Back Your SBA Loan

7 Habits of Highly Effective Credit Card Users

$5 to access your own money? ATM fees jump to record high and these cities are the worst

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: ATM fees, Credit Cards, mobile banking, SBA loans, tips

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