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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

July 6, 2016 By Liz Weston

iStock_000015900242LargeToday’s top story: Critical steps to prepare your finances for divorce. Also in the news: Tips on taking over the family business, getting your credit back on track after moving back to the United States, and how to tell if your 401(k) is helping or hurting your retirement savings.

6 Critical Steps to Prepare Your Finances for Divorce
Protecting your assets during a vulnerable time.

Tips on Taking Over a Family Business
Making a smooth transition.

After Moving Back to U.S. From Overseas, Credit Card Is First Step to Rebuild Credit
Getting your numbers back on track.

Is your 401(k) helping or hurting your retirement savings?
Finding a best-in-class 401(k).

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: 401(k), Credit, Credit Cards, Credit Scores, divorce and money, family business, Retirement

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

July 5, 2016 By Liz Weston

download (1)Today’s top story: Why your irrevocable trust isn’t protecting your assets. Also in the news: Moving recurring credit card payments, the worst financial mistakes new parents can make, and how to prepare for your financial future.

Your Revocable Trust Is Not Protecting Your Assets
Better asset-protection strategies.

Moving Recurring Payments on Credit Cards Is the Worst. Here’s How to Deal.
Move your payments without pulling your hair out.

The 5 worst financial mistakes new parents can make
Besides not getting enough sleep.

Get Into a “Not Yet” Mindset to Prepare For Your Financial Future
The impossible is possible.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: asset protection, Credit Cards, parents and money, recurring payments

Friday’s need-to-know money news

July 1, 2016 By Liz Weston

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: Life without credit cards. Also in the news: What to splurge (and skimp) on for back-to-school shopping, why you should pay an extra $100 on your student loans right now, and how banks are working to gain your loyalty.

Life Without Credit Cards: How Two Families Make It Work
Could you do it?

What to Splurge (and Skimp) on for Back-to-School
Spending carefully.

5 Reasons to Pay an Extra $100 on Your Student Loans Right Now
Saving on interest.

How Banks Are Working to Gain Your Loyalty
Going beyong the free toaster.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: back-to-school shopping, banks, Credit Cards, loyalty programs, Student Loans

Monday’s need-to-know money news

June 27, 2016 By Liz Weston

Credit report with score on a desk
Credit report with score on a desk
Today’s top story: Understanding your credit card’s free FICO score. Also in the news: The difference between a soft inquiry and a hard inquiry, surviving Social Security with a minor cost of living adjustment, and how apps can both help and hurt your finances.

To Understand Your Credit Card’s Free FICO Score, Get Your Credit Report
How your credit card use factors into scores.

What’s the Difference Between a Soft Inquiry and a Hard Inquiry on My Credit Report?
Which ones affect your credit score?

Social Security survival strategies with COLA only at 0.2%
Surving a stagnant cost of living increase adjustment.

How Apps Can Help (and Hurt) Your Finances
Could your apps lead you to spend more?

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: cost of living increase, Credit Cards, credit report, Credit Score, FICO score, financial apps, hard inquiry, Social Security, soft inquiry

Friday’s need-to-know money news

June 24, 2016 By Liz Weston

150309_BlogToday’s top story: Why Americans should care about Brexit. Also in the news: Other insurance benefits you can count on, why millions of Americans prefer their credit card statements on paper, and simple budgeting strategies that can bring real results.

3 Reasons Why Americans Should Care About ‘Brexit’
It’s not just Europe’s problem.

The Other ‘Insurance’ Benefits You Can Count On
Insurance outside the box.

Millions of Americans prefer their credit card statements on paper
Old habits die hard.

Five Simple Budgeting Strategies That Can Bring Real Results
Simple savings can bring in big bucks.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Brexit, credit card statements, Credit Cards, Insurance, insurance benefits, Savings, tips

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

June 23, 2016 By Liz Weston

air-miles-cardToday’s top story: The worst airports in the U.S. for summer travel. Also in the news: 3 smart money moves to make buying a home easier, creating a money map to make sense of your financial plan, and five signs it’s time to shop for a new credit card.

The 10 Worst Airports in the U.S. for Summer Travel and How You Can Cope
Plan ahead.

Make Buying a Home Easier With 3 Smart Money Moves Now
Save money early and regularly.

Create a Money Map to Make Sense of Your Financial Plan
A big picture view.

5 Signs It’s Time to Shop for a New Credit Card
Loyalty doesn’t always pay.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: buying a home, credit card loyalty programs, Credit Cards, financial plan, money map, summer travel, tips

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