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Thursday’s need-to-know money news

January 10, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Furloughed workers face potential damage to their credit scores. Also in the news: A bill could expand the financial literacy of students, 8 budget types for businesses, and 6 practical ways to pay off credit card debt.

A big problem looms for furloughed workers — preventing damage to their credit scores
Another impact of the government shutdown.

Bill Introduced to Expand Financial Literacy of Students
Teaching more than just the basics.

8 Budget Types for Businesses
Different budgets for different needs.

6 practical ways to pay off credit card debt
Climbing your way out of debt.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: budgets, credit card debt, Credit Scores, financial literacy, furloughed workers, government shutdown

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

December 18, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 9 housing and mortgage trends to watch for in 2019. Also in the news: Your easiest New Year’s resolution, a DNA test sends a family of 5 on a journey of a lifetime, and how often your credit score is updated.

9 Housing and Mortgage Trends to Watch for in 2019
What to expect next year.

Your Easiest New Year’s Resolution: Make Your Savings Grow Faster
This is a resolution you should keep.

DNA Test Sends Family of 5 on Journey Around the World
One family’s journey of a lifetime.

How Often Your Credit Score Is Updated
Timing is everything.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: 2019, Credit Scores, DNA test, housing trends, mortgage trends, New Year's resolution, Savings

At What Age Can You Ignore Your Credit Score?

November 6, 2018 By Liz Weston

At some point, you’ll buy your last car and refinance your last mortgage. Surely then you can stop worrying about your credit scores.

Well, not really, although there are situations when credit scores shouldn’t be anyone’s main concern.

In my latest for the Associated Press, why credit scores still matter, even when you don’t plan to borrow money.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Credit, Credit Scores

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

October 23, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Should you pay off your mortgage before you retire? Also in the news: New UltraFICO score could boost credit access for consumers, a cheapskate’s guide to shopping for credit cards, and 7 year-end tax planning strategies for small business owners.

Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Before You Retire?
Or is it better to wait?

New UltraFICO Score Could Boost Credit Access for Consumers
Big changes are coming.

A Cheapskate’s Guide to Shopping for Credit Cards
Finding a card to match your careful spending.

7 year-end tax planning strategies for small business owners
Tax season is right around the corner.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: cheapskates, Credit Cards, Credit Scores, mortgage, Retirement, small business owners, tax planning, UltraFICO

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

September 6, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 4 ways to get a sales price when there isn’t a sale. Also in the news: What to buy and skip in September, why your kid’s after-school job may mean tax homework for you, and why your credit card debt is worse than your mortgage debt.

4 Ways to Get a Sale Price When There Isn’t a Sale
It can be as simple as just asking for one.

What to Buy (and Skip) in September
Skip the televisions.

Your Kid’s After-School Job May Mean Tax Homework for You
When to file a return.

Your Credit Card Debt Is Worse Than Your Mortgage Debt
The difference between good and bad debt.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: after-school jobs, Credit Scores, debt, haggling, kids and money, sales, September sales, Taxes

Friday’s need-to-know money news

July 20, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Why traditional credit scores still matter. Also in the news: Staying ahead of travel scams, banks still playing with financial fire, and the benefits to maxing out your retirement contributions early in the year.

Newfangled Data Aside, Credit Scores Still Matter
Those 3 numbers still reign supreme.

Stay a Step Ahead of Travel Scams
Traveling safely.

After ’08 Meltdown, Banks Still Play With Financial Fire
And we’re the ones who get burned.

Should You Max Out Your Retirement Contributions Early in the Year?
A new study shows interesting results.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: 2008 collapse, banking, Credit Scores, retirement contributions, travel scams

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