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election 2024

This week’s money news

November 4, 2024 By Liz Weston

This week’s top story: As rates fall, should you refinance your student loans? In other news: Weekly mortgage rates rise for 6th straight week, where the candidates stand on personal finance issues, and how credit cards can help you navigate major life changes.

As Rates Fall, Should You Refinance Your Student Loans?
Consider refinancing private student loans if you can get a rate at least half a percentage point lower. If you have federal loans, think twice.

Weekly Mortgage Rates Rise for 6th Straight Week
You could illustrate the dictionary definition of “bummer” with a graph of recent mortgage rates.

Election 2024: Where the Candidates Stand on Personal Finance Issues
Here’s a rundown of how Harris and Trump promise to improve your finances.

How Credit Cards Can Help You Navigate Major Life Changes
Credit card perks can come in handy when you’re facing large expenses, whether you’ve planned for them or they pop up unexpectedly.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Credit Cards, election 2024, mortgage rates, Student Loans

This week’s money news

January 8, 2024 By Liz Weston

This week’s top story: White House touts U.S. economy’s strength as election year begins. In other news: 5 signs you should consolidate your credit card debt in 2024, the cost of literally keeping your chin up, and 5 cities where you can book a 5-star hotel for cheap.

White House Touts U.S. Economy’s Strength as Election Year Begins
Jared Bernstein, chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, discusses December’s strong jobs report, wage growth and easing inflation.

5 Signs You Should Consolidate Your Credit Card Debt in 2024
Credit card consolidation combines multiple balances, ideally under a lower interest rate, which can help you get out of debt faster.

Forever Young? The Cost of Literally Keeping Your Chin up
Good skin isn’t always cheap, but there are ways to stretch a self-care budget. Don’t forget the sunscreen.

5 Cities Where You Can Book a 5-Star Hotel for Cheap
Destination cities in Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand and elsewhere offer surprisingly affordable five-star experiences.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: 5 cities where you can book a 5-star hotel for cheap 2024, Consolidating credit card debt 2024, election 2024, self-care budget, U.S. economy 2024

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