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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

August 31, 2016 By Liz Weston

1381460521Today’s top story: 7 ways to cover the cost of emergency home repairs. Also in the news: How to buy a home with a low down payment, breaking up with your credit card company, and 5 ways to save on Medicare.

7 Ways to Cover the Cost of Emergency Home Repairs
What to do when something goes kaput.

Beyond FHA Loans: How to Buy a Home With a Low Down Payment
Thinking outside the FHA box.

Are you using the wrong credit card?
Breaking up with your credit card company.

5 Ways to Save on Medicare
Mastering the Medicare maze.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Credit Cards, down payments, home repairs, Medicare, real estate

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

August 30, 2016 By Liz Weston

teen-creditToday’s top story: What to know about cash-back shopping websites. Also in the news: Tips to slash unnecessary monthly expenses, what you need to know about online bill pay, and the factors that affect your credit card’s interest rate.

What to Know About Cash-Back Shopping Sites
Getting rewarded for shopping!

4 Tips to Slash Unnecessary Monthly Expenses
Cutting out the fat.

Online Bill Pay: What It Is and Why You Should Use It
Making your bill paying life easier.

The Factors That Affect Your Credit Card’s Interest Rate and How to Tell If Yours Is Too High
What’s driving your rate?

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: cash-back shopping websites, Credit Cards, expenses, interest rates, online bill pay, tips

Monday’s need-to-know money news

August 29, 2016 By Liz Weston

crop380w_istock_000009258023xsmall-dbet-ball-and-chainToday’s top story: Mortgage application forms will look different next year. Also in the news: 5 times you shouldn’t use a credit card, why you should say no to 72-84 month auto loans, and why you need to stop being delusional about debt.

It’s Coming: The First Change to Mortgage Application Forms in 20 Years
An easier to understand application is on the way.

5 Times You Shouldn’t Use a Credit Card
High interest rates could leave you in a debt spiral.

5 Reasons to Say No to 72- and 84-Month Auto Loans
Long term loans set you up for years of negative equity.

Don’t be debt delusional: Quit buying stuff you can’t afford!
Time for a reality check.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: car loans, Credit Cards, debt, debt delusions, interest rates, mortgage, mortgage application, mortgages

Monday’s need-to- know money news

August 22, 2016 By Liz Weston

mortgage2Today’s top story: What happens to your mortgage when you die? Also in the news: 3 things more important than a bank’s savings rate, 5 times when you shouldn’t use a credit card, and how to curb your impulse spending.

What Happens to Your Mortgage When You Die?
Who will continue the payments?

3 Things That Matter More Than a Bank’s Savings Rate
Properly managing your savings is more important.

5 times you shouldn’t use a credit card
There are cheaper methods of financing.

Curb Impulse Spending by Focusing on the Space Between a Stimulus and Your Response

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: bank savings rate, Credit Cards, impulse spending, mortgages

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

August 3, 2016 By Liz Weston

homebuyerToday’s top story: Credit cards that allow you to set spending limits for authorized users. Also in the news: 8 keys to getting approved for a mortgage if you’re self-employed, how to tell if you’re getting a good car deal, and how to find the best mortgage rates and lenders online.

Which Credit Cards Allow You to Set a Spending Limit for Authorized Users?
Setting limits.

Self Employed? 8 Keys to Getting Approved for a Mortgage and Buying a Home
It’s not impossible.

How to Tell If You’re Getting a Good Car Deal
Deciphering the doubletalk.

How To Find The Best Mortgage Rates And Lenders Online
Navigating the online mortgage waters.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: authorized users, car buying, Credit Cards, mortgage, online mortgages, self-employed, spending limits, tips

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

August 2, 2016 By Liz Weston

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: Questions you should ask your credit card issuer. Also in the news: Student loan tips your need to know, nearly half of couples split home down payments, and personal finance myths experts want to see disappear.

6 Questions You Should Ask Your Credit Card Issuer
Knowing the hows, whens, and whys.

5 Student Loan Tips You Should Know (But Probably Don’t)
Tips from exit counseling.

Nearly Half of Couples Split Home Down Payment, NerdWallet Survey Finds
Going 50/50.

8 Personal Finance Myths Money Experts Want to See Disappear
Mythbusting.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: couples and money, Credit Cards, financial advisors, mythbusting, real estate, Student Loans

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