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Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

September 20, 2016 By Liz Weston

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: How to save for college without sacrificing retirement. Also in the news: Recovering from a poor credit history, 3 ways to pay off a debt in collections, and the best savings strategies for your personality type.

How to Save for College Without Sacrificing Retirement
It’s possible to do both.

Poor Credit History? There Are Ways to Recover
Making a comeback.

3 Ways to Pay Off a Debt in Collections
Getting debt collectors off your back.

Here Are the Best Savings Strategies for Your Personality Type
Are you the gambling type? Or a goal-setter?

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: College Savings, Credit History, debt, debt collection, retirement savings, Savings, savings types

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

September 15, 2016 By Liz Weston

imagesToday’s top story: How to tame your student loans. Also in the news: Why you shouldn’t skimp on insurance, critical personal finance tips for your first years after college, and three bills to pay off before you retire.

How to Tame Your Student Loans (Told in Under 350 Words)
Wrangling your student debt.

Don’t Skimp on Your Insurance
Pay now or pay more later.

4 Critical Personal Finance Tips for Your First Years After College
It’s a whole new world.

3 bills to pay off before you retire
Smoother sailing.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: debt, Insurance, Retirement, Student Loans, tips

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

September 14, 2016 By Liz Weston

wall_street_zombie_moneyToday’s top story: How to handle “expired” debt. Also in the news: Ways to avoid a disclosure catastrophe after closing on your new home, why your small business should have its own credit score, and why you should skip the extended warranty and save the money instead.

How to Handle Time-Barred Debt
Beware of “zobmie debt.”

5 Ways to Avoid a Disclosure Catastrophe After Closing
Pay close attention to the listing language.

Your Small Business Should Have Its Own Credit Score
Protecting your personal credit.

Skip the Extended Warranty and Save the Money Instead
Build a repair savings account instead.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: closing, Credit Scores, debt, disclosures, expired debt, extended warranties, home sales, small business, zombie debt

Monday’s need-to-know money news

September 12, 2016 By Liz Weston

Mom daughter cruise worldToday’s top story: How to decide if you need travel insurance. Also in the news: Steps to take if you didn’t get enough financial aid, why not being in debt is better than having awesome credit, and 4 things you should know about health savings accounts.

When Do You Need Travel Insurance?
Protecting yourself and your money.

6 Steps to Take if You Didn’t Get Enough Financial Aid
Don’t panic.

Not Being In Debt Is Better Than Having Awesome Credit
Surprise!

4 Things You Should Know About Health Savings Accounts
You’re probably using yours wrong.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Credit Cards, Credit Score, debt, financial aid, health savings account, health savings accounts, travel insurance

Friday’s need-to-know money news

September 9, 2016 By Liz Weston

budgetToday’s top story: Mapping your financial journey. Also in the news: What Wells Fargo’s settlement might mean for you, six unusual ways to get out of debt, and surprising Social Security benefits for divorced spouses.

Mapping Your Financial Journey
Building a roadmap to success.

What Wells Fargo’s $185 Million Settlement May Mean for You
The Wells Fargo wagon has rolled into some big trouble.

6 Unusual Ways to Get Out of Debt
You don’t have to deliver pizzas.

2 surprising Social Security benefits some divorced spouses can get
All is not lost.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: debt, divorce and money, financial journey map, Settlement, Social Security, tips, Wells Fargo

Monday’s need-to-know money news

August 29, 2016 By Liz Weston

crop380w_istock_000009258023xsmall-dbet-ball-and-chainToday’s top story: Mortgage application forms will look different next year. Also in the news: 5 times you shouldn’t use a credit card, why you should say no to 72-84 month auto loans, and why you need to stop being delusional about debt.

It’s Coming: The First Change to Mortgage Application Forms in 20 Years
An easier to understand application is on the way.

5 Times You Shouldn’t Use a Credit Card
High interest rates could leave you in a debt spiral.

5 Reasons to Say No to 72- and 84-Month Auto Loans
Long term loans set you up for years of negative equity.

Don’t be debt delusional: Quit buying stuff you can’t afford!
Time for a reality check.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: car loans, Credit Cards, debt, debt delusions, interest rates, mortgage, mortgage application, mortgages

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