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Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

October 18, 2016 By Liz Weston

emergency-fund-1940x900_36282Today’s top story: When to ditch your state’s health insurance exchange. Also in the news: Tailgating blunders your insurance will pay for, how to handle unexpected financial disasters, and how much next year’s Social Security cost of living increase will be.

When to Ditch Your State’s Health Insurance Exchange
When to look off of the exchanges.

5 Football Tailgating Blunders Insurance Will Pay For
Accidentally grill your car? You’re covered!

No Savings, No Backup Plan, No Fairy Godmother: How to Handle a Financial Disaster
This is why you need an emergency fund.

Next year’s Social Security raise? Less than $4 a month
Lowering your expectations.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: cost of living increase, emergency fund, financial emergencies, health insurance, Insurance, Social Security, state exchange, tailgating

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

April 28, 2016 By Liz Weston

estate planningToday’s top story: How $250 can keep families off welfare. Also in the news:A new tool to manage your student loans, what Prince can teach you about personal finance, and how to declutter after tax season.

$250 Can Keep Families Off Welfare, Study Finds
Even a small savings can have a big impact.

White House Releases New Tool to Help You Manage Your Student Loans
Finding the best repayment options.

What Prince Can Teach You About Personal Finance
A legend in music, not so great at estate planning.

With taxes done, now it’s time to shovel papers, declutter
Fire up the shredder.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: emergency fund, Estate Planning, paperwork, Prince, Savings, Student Loans, Taxes

Friday’s need-to-know money news

April 15, 2016 By Liz Weston

taxesToday’s top story: The biggest tax mistake Millennials make. Also in the news: The 10 best Tax Day sales and freebies, the pros and cons of paying off debt early, and how to decide how big your emergency fund should be.

The biggest tax mistakes Millennials make
Don’t overlook these deductions.

10 Best Tax Day Sales, Deals and Freebies
Making Tax Day more tolerable.

The Pros and Cons of Paying Off Debts Early
Fixing one problem could create another.

Decide How Big Your Emergency Fund Should Be With the 3-6-9 Guideline
Don’t be left in a lurch.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: debt, emergency fund, millennials, Tax Day sales, tax mistakes, Taxes

Monday’s need-to-know money news

March 7, 2016 By Liz Weston

returnToday’s top story: What retirees need to know about the new Social Security deadline. Also in the news: States with no income tax, tax breaks for getting older, and why you need an “Armageddon Fund.”

What Retirees Need to Know About the New Social Security Deadline
Consider your options carefully.

U.S. States With No Income Tax
In case your recent tax fillings have put you in a relocating mood.

​Get tax breaks just for getting older
With age comes wisdom AND tax breaks.

Create an “Armageddon Fund” to Save for a Major Emergency and Still Earn Interest
Your emergency fund just got scarier.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Armageddon fund, emergency fund, income tax, Retirement, Savings, Social Security, tax breaks, Taxes

Monday’s need-to-know money news

February 29, 2016 By Liz Weston

invest-emergency-fundToday’s top story: How to build an emergency fund. Also in the news: Social Security mistakes to avoid, the best way to save for a down payment on a home, and what happens when your 401(k) gets too big?

How to Build an Emergency Fund
Creating a financial buffer.

Don’t Make These 3 Social Security Mistakes
Social Security isn’t one size fits all.

The best way to save for a down payment
Where you should keep your money before making a purchase.

Can your 401(k) account be too big?
How to avoid penalties and extra taxes.

Best Leap Day Sales and Deals of 2016
It only happens once every four years!

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: 401(k), down payments, emergency fund, Leap Year, real estate, Savings, Social Security, Social Security mistakes

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

January 12, 2016 By Liz Weston

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: The most important number in your financial life. Also in the news: How to get the most from a balance transfer credit card, how to build up your emergency fund, and how to audit your financial products.

The 5 Most Important Numbers in Your Financial Life
The numbers you need to know.

7 Ways to Get the Most From a Balance Transfer Credit Card
Tips to keep mind.

5 Tips to Build Up an Emergency Fund This Year
Easy tricks to fill up your emergency fund.

How to Audit Your Financial Products
Making sure your financial products are truly working for you.

One Absolute Must For Everyone Who Has An Aging Parent With Memory Problems
Protecting your parents from financial disaster.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: balance transfers, banking, Credit Cards, durable power of attorney, elder parents and money, emergency fund, financial numbers

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