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Friday’s need-to-know money news

July 26, 2013 By Liz Weston

Wire cutterWhy would should wait to go school shopping, avoiding overdraft fees, how to prepare yourself for the joys of homeowning and reasons why you’ll drop cable soon.

Hold Off on Back-to-School Shopping
Those great deals could be even greater in August.

Four Ways to Avoid Hefty Overdraft Fees
Don’t let a $10 check become a $35 fee.

How to Protect Yourself Against Credit Card Discrimination
What to do when your rejection has nothing to do with your credit score.

So You Wanna Be a First-Time Homebuyer?
Mistakes to avoid when taking the leap.

5 More Reasons You’ll Be Cutting Your Cable TV Cord Next Year
Dropping your cable company is becoming easier.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: back to school, banking, cable, cable television, Credit Cards, cutting the cord, first-time homebuyer, home buying, homeownership, overdrafts, renting

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

July 25, 2013 By Liz Weston

Credit card backgroundHidden credit card charges, moving on from Grandpa’s investment strategy, and why everyone should plan to retire early.

Hidden Credit Card Charges: Are You At Risk?
Be on the lookout for “grey charges”.

How to Improve Your Credit History
Credit mistakes don’t have to follow you forever.

Four Ways Not to Invest Like Your Grandfather
An ever-changing economy may require a different portfolio strategy.

Why Everyone Should Aspire to Early Retirement
How planning ahead for retirement keeps you financially focused

10 Dumb Things You Do With Credit Cards
Small mistakes could have big consequences.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Credit Cards, Investing, Retirement

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

July 23, 2013 By Liz Weston

california lottery ticketHelping your kids out of credit card trouble, what to do with the $500 you just won on a scratch ticket, and protecting your home while you’re on vacation.

My Kid’s in Credit Card Debt. What Do I Do?
The best way to help your kid begin to manage their debt.

How to Replace Important Documents
Whether lost to thieves or mother nature, these steps will help you replace your vital documents.

What the Unbundling of Airline Fees Means for Your Wallet
Want a guaranteed window seat? It’s going to cost you.

Jackpot! Six Tips to Managing a Windfall
Someone has to win the lottery eventually!

Are You Leaving the Door Open to Thieves?
Don’t come home to a nightmare after your vacation.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Credit Cards, kids and money, vacation, windfalls

Monday’s need-to-know money news

July 22, 2013 By Liz Weston

Morning at homeBaby Boomers are facing a different kind of retirement, how canceling credit cards impacts your credit score, how the new home office deduction may reduce your taxes and what happens to joint accounts when a parent declares bankruptcy.

Why Boomers May Not Retire like Their Parents

Is the baby boom generation about to fizzle?

Prepaid Cards that Take a Bite Out of Your Paycheck
Transaction fees could be eating away at your paycheck.

How Canceled Credit Cards Impact Credit Scores
Could cutting up your card affect your credit score?

Here’s What the New Home Office Tax Deduction Method Means
Important information for those who work from home.

Will Filing Bankruptcy Hurt My Children’s Credit?
When sharing credit card accounts becomes a problem.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Bankruptcy, Credit Cards, Credit Scores, home office deduction, Retirement, Taxes

Friday’s need-to-know money news

July 19, 2013 By Liz Weston

Cooling fanHow to tweak your retirement, save on summer utility bills, and enjoying having to show an ID.

10-Minute Tweaks to Save Your Retirement
Simple steps that could go a long way towards saving your retirement.

How to Control Your Utility Bills This Summer
Don’t let your air conditioner melt your wallet.

Why Paying Down Your Mortgage Early May Be a Bad Idea
What sounds like a good idea could have long term implications.

How to Ferret Out Senior Discounts
With ages comes wisdom and freebies!

Do You Have to Pay Taxes on Credit Card Rewards?
Do those sweet rewards come with a hidden cost?

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Credit Cards, morgage, Retirement, senior discounts, utilities, utility bills

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

July 16, 2013 By Liz Weston

Smart PhoneHow to avoid mistakes with your credit cards, plan a cheap summer vacation and get personal finance advice in the palm of your hand.

Best Personal Finance Apps of 2013

How your smartphone can make your wallet smarter.

Nine Stupid Things You’re Probably Doing With Your Credit Card
Innocent mistakes can lead to serious problems.

How to Plan a Cheaper Summer Vacation
There’s still time to get away on the cheap.

Good News: Homeowner’s Insurance Covers a Sharknado
Just like an asteroid, falling sharks are covered.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Credit Cards, homeowners insurance, money apps, summer vacations, vacations

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