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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

February 9, 2022 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Should you get travel insurance for your spring break trip? Also in the news: Credit cards charge ahead with rewards for driving electric, what you need to know about multicurrency accounts, and 4 ways to save on bachelor and bachelorette parties.

Should You Get Travel Insurance for Your Spring Break Trip?
Check what coverage you might already have before deciding to purchase additional insurance.

Credit Cards Charge Ahead With Rewards for Driving Electric
https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/credit-cards/why-credit-cards-are-charging-ahead-with-ev-related-rewards?utm_campaign=ct_prod&utm_source=syndication&utm_medium=wire&utm_term=lizlizweston-com&utm_content=1132190
Automakers see a future with a lot more electric vehicles, and credit cards are starting to plug incentives for drivers who make the switch.

Multicurrency Account: What Is It and How Does It Work?
A multicurrency account lets you spend and hold different currencies to make managing life or work abroad easier.

4 Ways to Save Money on Bachelor or Bachelorette Parties
They’re not getting any cheaper.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: bachelor and bachelorette parties, credit card rewards, electric cars, multicurrency accounts, spring break, travel insurance

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

February 2, 2022 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 5 common objections to buying an electric car, debunked. Also in the news: How to Avoid Long Lines at Rental Car Counters, Financial Therapists Say to Disrupt Debt Cycle, Look at Your Money Beliefs, and 10 Easy Tricks for Saving Money on Travel.

5 Common Objections to Buying an Electric Car, Debunked
Many consumers are still hesitant to buy EVs, despite rapid improvements to charging ranges, selection and price.

How to Avoid Long Lines at Rental Car Counters
With so many ways to jump the line, there’s no need to get stuck waiting at the rental car counter.

Financial Therapists Say to Disrupt Debt Cycle, Look at Your Money Beliefs
If you find yourself in a cycle of debt, you may need to address the root cause. These tips from financial therapists can help.

10 Easy Tricks for Saving Money on Travel
Travel is expensive, but there are plenty of ways to cut costs.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: electric cars, financial therapists, rental cars, travel tips

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

June 24, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to harness your HSA’s superpowers. Also in the news: A scam alerts on the Child Tax Credit, how to avoid costly home selling mistakes, and in a hot used-car market, used electric cars can be a deal.

How to Harness Your HSA’s Superpowers
A health savings account can help you supercharge your savings with big tax advantages for you and your kids.

Scam Alert: Child Tax Credit Is Automatic; No Need to Apply
The IRS won’t call, text or email you so beware of unsolicited communications.

The Property Line: Avoid These Costly Home Selling Mistakes
Here’s how to avoid home selling mistakes that could slow the process, cause frustration and cost you money.

In This Hot Used Car Market, Used Plug-Ins Can Be a Deal
With used car prices up dramatically and gas prices peaking, older plug-in vehicles might be a good deal for some.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: child tax credit, electric cars, health savings account, home selling mistakes, HSA, scam alert, tips

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

May 27, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to be a better long-distance caregiver. Also in the news: 4 tips for small-business owners paying down pandemic debt, how to buy an electric car, and how to avoid paying a penalty if you filed your taxes late.

How to Be a Better Long-Distance Caregiver
Get the most out of technology, local helpers and available benefits when caring for a loved one from afar.

4 Tips for Small-Business Owners Paying Down Pandemic Debt
Paying down pandemic debt can help business owners rebuild and reinvest in their companies.

How to Buy an Electric Car
Shopping for an EV takes a different strategy. Here’s what you need to know to get a good deal.

How to Avoid Paying a Penalty If You Filed Your Taxes Late
How the IRS’ late fees work

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: electric cars, Late Fees, long-distance caregiving, pandemic debt, small business owners, tax penalties

Friday’s need-to-know money news

October 30, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Coronavirus prompts a welcome change to a holiday travel dilemma. Also in the news: Picking a pandemic side gig takes hustle, is it finally time to buy an electric car, and the ten best financial rules of thumb.

Coronavirus Prompts a Welcome Change to a Holiday Travel Dilemma
You now have a legitimate excuse not to stay with family for the holidays and book a hotel room instead.

Picking a Pandemic Side Gig Takes Hustle
Consider what you’re comfortable doing.

Is It Finally Time to Get an Electric Car?
More electric vehicles are now available, but make sure an EV fits your lifestyle before you buy or lease one.

The 10 Best Financial Rules of Thumb
A good starting point.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Coronavirus, electric cars, financial rules of thumb, holiday travel, pandemic side gigs

Friday’s need-to-know money news

March 9, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 5 reasons to lease – not buy – your electric car. Also in the news: CD early withdrawal penalties can cost you, how to read between the lines of Airbnb listings, and nearly 100,000 members of Generation Z already own a home.

5 Reasons to Lease — Not Buy — Your Electric Car
Keeping up with the evolution.

CD Early Withdrawal Penalties Can Cost You
How to avoid getting hurt.

How to Read Between the Lines of Airbnb Listings
Spotting the red flags.

Nearly 100,000 members of Generation Z own a home (they’re 23 and younger)
Their average mortgage balance is $140,000.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Airbnb, banking, CDs, electric cars, Generation Z, penalties, real estate

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