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October 27, 2020 By Liz Weston

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: 5 credit mistakes that can haunt you. Also in the news: The benefits of a renovation refinance, 7 times you might want to product-change a credit card, and why you should name a guardian for your kids right away.

5 Credit Mistakes That Can Haunt You
Some mistakes are much worse than others.

Looking to Fund a Remodel? Consider a Renovation Refinance
Paying for home improvements with a renovation refinance loan has certain advantages — including a potentially lower interest rate.

7 Times You Might Want to Product-Change a Credit Card
Swapping your card, instead of closing it and opening a new one, can help you avoid an annual fee and hard inquiry.

Why You Should Name a Guardian for Your Kids Right Away
Life is unpredictable.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Credit Cards, credit mistakes, Estate Planning, product-change, renovation refinancing

March 17, 2016 By Liz Weston

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

interest-rates-300x225 Today’s top story: How to find the best mortgage interest rate. Also in the news: How to financially prepare for a spouse’s deployment, the biggest credit card mistakes made by millennials, and where to find the best St. Patrick’s Day deals.

How to Score the Best Mortgage Interest Rate
Finding the best interest rate on a mortgage that suits your needs.

How to Plan Financially for a Spouse’s Absence
Getting your finances in order before a spouse is deployed.

The 4 biggest mistakes millennials make when it comes to credit cards
Mistakes that can have long-term consequences.

The Best St. Patrick’s Day Sales and Deals of 2016
There are deals to be found at the end of the rainbow.

Before Filing Your Taxes With IRS, Consider This
There’s such a thing as too much information.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: couples and money, Credit Cards, credit mistakes, deployment, interest rates, IRS, millennials and money, mortgages, real estate, St. Patrick's Day deals, Taxes

December 7, 2015 By Liz Weston

Monday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: Credit mistakes you’ll regret immediately. Also in the news: Apps to organize your financial life, how to curb impulse buying, and changes you need to make if you’re laid off.

5 Credit Mistakes You’ll Regret Immediately
Avoid making these at all costs.

5 Apps to Organize Your Financial Life
Organization right at your fingertips.

Save the Same Amount You Splurge to Curb Impulse Buying
Getting your spending under control.

Laid off? 9 changes to make today
Making the transition easier.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: budget, Credit, credit mistakes, financial apps, impulse spending, lay offs

January 19, 2015 By Liz Weston

Monday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: What you need to know about taxes if you’re getting divorced. Also in the news: Honest mistakes that could ruin your credit, what you’ll be paying more for in 2015, and why you might need more care insurance.

Getting Divorced? 8 Things You Must Know about Taxes
Changes during a difficult time.

5 Honest Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Credit
When little mistakes become big ones.

15 things that will cost more in 2015
Prepare to pay more.

Why You Might Need More Car Insurance Than You Have
A little fender tap could end up costing you big bucks.

5 Smart Ways to Use Your Bonus
Instead of piddling it away.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: bonuses, car insurance, Credit, credit mistakes, price increases, Taxes, taxes and divorce

April 22, 2014 By Liz Weston

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: How to stress test your retirement portfolio. Also in the news: Organizing your personal finances with online calculators, avoiding costly college financing mistakes, and five of the dumbest credit moves you shouldn’t make.