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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

December 16, 2015 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to break up with your financial advisor. Also in the news: How to save on remodeling costs, what happens to your debt after you die, and the perfect stocking stuffer for your future investor.

Breaking up with your Financial Advisor
Protecting your best interests.

Remodeling? Refinancing With a 203(k) Loan Can Help
Better interest rates could make remodeling more affordable.

What Happens to Your Debt After You Die?
You can’t take it with you, so to speak.

A Stock Gift Card for Your Little Investor
A great STOCKing stuffer.

6 Strategies to Get Out of Debt
Finding the one that works for you.

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

October 28, 2015 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Money milestones to hit while you’re in your 40s. Also in the news: Post-divorce tax deductions, tricks to boost your credit score, and signs you aren’t ready to combine finances with your partner.

Five money milestones to hit while you’re in your 40s
Prepping the road to retirement.

The Tax Deductions You May Qualify for After a Divorce
Maximizing your deductions.

Boost Your Credit Score With This Great Little Trick
Tips to nudge your credit score in the right direction.

5 Signs You Aren’t Ready to Combine Finances with Your Partner
Don’t ignore the warning signs.

Should You Put Your Kids In Debt To Teach Them A Lesson?
Debt as a teaching tool.

Monday’s need-to-know money news

October 26, 2015 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to avoid debt after a divorce. Also in the news: What you need to have in your financial emergency kit, why frugal people aren’t cheap, and how attempting to save money can backfire.

4 Ways to Avoid Debt After Divorce
Building your new financial life.

Your Financial Emergency Kit
What you need to have when things go wrong.

5 Ways Frugal People Aren’t Cheap
Being smart doesn’t mean being cheap.

7 ways your attempts to save money can backfire
Why saving requires a strategy.

This Cheat Sheet Shows You How to Prioritize Your Savings and Debt
Introducing the “retirement wrapper.”

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

October 13, 2015 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How the new chip-based credit cards could accidentally hurt your credit. Also in the news: How to pay off lingering debt, which states have the best and worst financial habits, and why raiding your 401(k) is a mistake.

How Your New Credit Card Could Hurt Your Credit
Make sure you check your recurring charges.

A Simple Guide to Paying Off Lingering Debt
Slow and steady progress.

The states where people have the best and worst financial habits
How’s your state doing?

Why Raiding Your 401(k) Is a Mistake
The ultimate last resort.

Monday’s need-to-know money news

October 12, 2015 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to get the best deal on a new cellphone. Also in the news: What happens to your debts after you die, when a loan beats a credit card, and how to decide if you need life insurance.

Buying a cellphone? Here’s how to get the best deal.
Read the fine print.

This Is What Happens to Your Debts After You Die
What debts will your estate be responsible for?

5 Times a Loan Beats a Credit Card
Credit cards may be easier, but they’re not always smarter.

Do You Need Life Insurance? How Much Is Enough?
Important calculations.