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Monday’s need-to-know money news

February 14, 2022 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Why you should consider a smaller car insurer. Also in the news: A new episode of the Smart Money podcast on credit union perks and getting into the housing market, tax tips for small business owners, and paying off your starter home vs saving cash for the next one.

Why You Should Consider a Smaller Car Insurer
Bigger isn’t always better when it comes to car insurers. Smaller insurers are worth a look, too.

Smart Money Podcast: Credit Union Perks, and Getting Into the Housing Market
When members rather than stockholders own a financial institution, results are often lower rates on loans.

7 Ways Small-Business Owners Can Save on Taxes in 2022
Seven things entrepreneurs and independent workers can do to lower their tax bills and their anxiety this filing season and in the year ahead.

Should You Pay Off Your Starter Home, or Save Cash for the Next One?
The market’s too hot but you’ve already stocked away a down payment—so what’s your best move?

Filed Under: Liz Live Tagged With: car insurers, credit unions, housing market, small businesses and taxes, Smart Money podcast, starter homes

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

August 14, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 5 cheaper alternatives to popular vacation spots. Also in the news: How credit unions fit in your financial life, how to prepare for an economic downturn, and the fee the IRS is waiving for more than 400,000 filers.

5 Cheaper Alternatives to Popular Vacation Spots
Save some money while still having a great trip.

How Credit Unions Fit in Your Financial Life
An alternative to traditional banking.

How to Prepare for an Economic Downturn
Don’t be caught off guard.

The IRS will waive this 2018 tax penalty for more than 400,000 filers
Waiving the underpayment fee.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: banking, credit unions, economic downturn, IRS, recession, tips, travel, underpayment fee, vacations

Monday’s need-to-know money news

August 12, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How credit unions fit in your financial life. Also in the news: How to recover from being rejected for a personal loan, 5 simple ways to get out of credit card debt faster, and 9 ways to teach kids about money.

How Credit Unions Fit in Your Financial Life
More personal banking.

Rejected for a Personal Loan? Here’s How to Recover
Start asking why.

5 Simple Ways to Get Out of Credit Card Debt Faster
Tips to hack away at your debt.

9 Ways to Teach Kids About Money
Get them started early.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: banking, credit card debt, credit unions, kids and money, Personal Loans, tips

Friday’s need-to-know money news

March 30, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Latino Credit Unions: Why They Matter, Where to Find One. Also in the news: When an airport lounge day pass is worth the splurge, helping your parents based on need instead of guilt, and why your money advisor should be a Fiduciary.

Latino Credit Unions: Why They Matter, Where to Find One
Taking care of the underserved.

When an Airport Lounge Day Pass Is Worth the Splurge
Saving your sanity.

Ask Brianna: Help Your Parents Based on Need, Not Your Guilt
Keeping emotions separate.

Make Sure Your Money Advisor is a ‘Fiduciary’
A critical qualifiication.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: airport lounges, credit unions, family loans, fiduciaries, Latino credit unions, seniors and money

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

January 9, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 5 surprising factors that can inflate your car insurance rate. Also in the news: The best banks and credit unions for 2018, 3 housing trends to pay attention to, and documents you need if your kid is 18.

5 Surprising Factors That Inflate Your Car Insurance Rate
Not just accidents.

The Best Banks and Credit Unions for 2018
Where to do your banking.

3 Months, 3 Housing Trends: Buyer Prep, Loan Rates, Taxes
Planning to buy or sell? You’ll want to pay attention to these trends.

If Your Kid Is 18, You Need These Documents
Crucial papers to have handy.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: adult children, banking, car insurance, credit unions, documents, real estate, real estate trends

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

June 13, 2017 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Down payment strategies for first-time buyers. Also in the news: How businesses succeed serving the “bottom of the pyramid,” 3 simple ways to save on Father’s Day, and how easy it is to switch to a credit union.

Down Payment Strategies for First-Time Home Buyers
Taking a big step.

How Businesses Succeed Serving ‘Bottom of the Pyramid’
Serving a need.

3 Surprisingly Simple Ways to Save on Father’s Day
Good things for Dad.

Here’s How Easy It Is to Switch to a Credit Union
Simple.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: credit unions, Father's Day, first-time buyers, mortgages, rea estate

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