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Friday’s need-to-know money news

October 11, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: The silliness of using airline miles to go to Europe. Also in the news: Black Friday is now a season, students who don’t fill out FAFSA are missing out on their share of billions in financial aid, and why you should leave your high-yield savings account alone.

The Silliness of Using Airline Miles to Go to Europe
Sometimes it makes more sense to pay cash.

Black Friday is now a season, and it’s coming soon
Just a few weeks away.

Students who don’t fill out FAFSA are missing out on their share of billions in financial aid
Don’t pass up free money for college.

Leave Your High-Yield Savings Account Alone
Don’t panic.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: airline miles, Black Friday, Europe, FAFSA, financial aid, high-yield savings account, interest rates, reward miles, savings account

Friday’s need-to-know money news

October 4, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 4 things to do if your package arrives damaged. Also in the news: How to make the income you earn after 65 work for you, the U.S. cities with the highest job growth and wage increases in September, and a reminder to fill out the FAFSA ASAP if you want federal student aid.

4 Things to Do if Your Package Arrives Damaged
You have options.

Earning income after 65? How to make it work for you
The benefits of a phased retirement plan.

Here are the U.S. cities with the highest job growth and wage increases in September
Did yours make the list?

If You Want Federal Student Aid, Fill Out Your FAFSA Now
Reminder: Get this done ASAP.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: damaged packages, FAFSA, federal student aid, job growth, online shopping, phased retirement, post-65 income

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

October 1, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Be first in line for college aid by filing the FAFSA now. Also in the news: What to expect when requesting a credit line increase, four ways to supplement your college financial aid, and preparing your finances for the holidays.

Be First in Line for College Aid by Filing the FAFSA Now
Get it done today.

Requesting a Credit Limit Increase? Here’s What to Expect
You could see a “hard pull” on your credit report.

4 ways to supplement your college financial aid
Covering the costs beyond tuition.

It’s Time to Prepare Your Finances for the Holidays
Stores are already decorating for Christmas.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: credit line increase, credit report, Credit Score, FAFSA, financial aid, holiday spending

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

September 24, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Hard-won tips from borrowers who got student loan forgiveness. Also in the news: Steering your upside-down car loan back to safety, FAFSA mistakes that can negatively affect your financial aid, and what to do first with an inheritance.

Hard-Won Tips From Borrowers Who Got Student Loan Forgiveness
It won’t be easy.

Is Your Car Loan Upside-Down? How to Steer Back to Safety
Getting back above water.

These FAFSA mistakes can negatively affect your financial aid
FAFSA applications open on October 1st.

What to Do First With an Inheritance
Making smart decisions during a difficult time.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: car loans, FAFSA, financial aid, Inheritance, student loan forgiveness, tips

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

October 16, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 4 ways to save on housing costs in your 20s. Also in the news: Billions in free college money went unclaimed this year, the complications of putting plastic surgery on your plastic, and how being lazy can actually help you save money.

4 Ways to Save on Housing Costs in Your 20s
Skipping avocado toast won’t cut it.

$2.6B in Free College Money Went Unclaimed by 2018 Grads
Fill out the FAFSA.

Putting Cosmetic Surgery on Your Plastic? Avoid These Complications
Sizing up the costs.

How being lazy can actually help you save money
Yes, you read that correcly.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: college tuition, Credit Cards, FAFSA, housing costs, plastic surgery, Savings, tips

Monday’s need-to-know money news

October 1, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to put your money where your politics are. Also in the news: What not to buy until Black Friday, a stock market outlook for fall, and you can now file your FAFSA from your phone.

How to Put Your Money Where Your Politics Are
Voting with your wallet.

Black Friday Is Coming. Here’s What Not to Buy Until Then
Hold off on those electronics.

Stock Market Outlook: Lessons of the Fall
What to expect this season.

You Can Now File FAFSA from Your Phone
Making FAFSA filing easier.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Black Friday, FAFSA, financial aid, money and politics, stock market

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