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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

January 19, 2022 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 5 things you can do to fortify your finances. Also in the news: How hotel elite status is shaping up in 2022, what airline elite status looks like in 2022, and where to get reimbursed for spoiled food after a power outage.

Struggling? Here are 5 things you can do to fortify your finances
Cost of living is up, income is down—a few adjustments here and there can help boost your bank account.

How Hotel Elite Status Is Shaping Up in 2022
The most worthwhile hotel loyalty programs have elite perks that show they value their repeat customers.

How to Think About Airline Elite Status in 2022
What airline elite status qualifications will look like in 2022 is up in the air.

Where to Get Reimbursed for Spoiled Food After a Power Outage
You may be entitled to up to $500 for spoiled food, depending on your homeowners insurance policy.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: airline elite status, finance tips, hotel elite status, power outage reimbursements

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

March 25, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Laid off due to Coronavirus? Take these 6 steps. Also in the news: NerdWallet Experts’ tips on handling finances during coronavirus, my experience flying from Mexico to the U.S. during the Coronavirus pandemic, and how to make a will during the Coronavirus lockdown.

Laid Off Due to Coronavirus? Take These 6 Steps
Keeping your head above water.

NerdWallet Experts’ Tips on Handling Finances During Coronavirus
Advice from the pros.

My Experience Flying from Mexico to the U.S. During the Coronavirus Pandemic
It’s a different world.

How Do You Make a Will During the Coronavirus Lockdown?
Getting creative.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Coronavirus, Estate Planning, experts, finance tips, tips, traveling, unemployment, will

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

August 21, 2014 By Liz Weston

images (2)Today’s top story: Organizing your finances in just two minutes a day. Also in the news: How to retire in comfort, estate planning mistakes boomers should avoid, and what to look out for when buying an older home.

How to Organize Your Finances in Just 2 Minutes a Day
Surely you can spare two minutes.

Get These 4 Big Things Right to Retire in Comfort
Focus on the essentials.

Estate Planning Mistakes Every Boomer Should Avoid
Don’t go it alone.

5 Things to Look Out for When Buying an Older Home
Avoiding a money pit.

How Investing Affects Your Taxes
Don’t get caught off guard.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Estate Planning, finance tips, Investing, organizing, Retirement, Taxes

Monday’s need-to-know money news

June 30, 2014 By Liz Weston

imagesToday’s top story: How to help your adult child become financially independent. Also in the news: Keeping your credit data safe at the World Cup, what new grads need to know about renters insurance, and what to do when you can’t pay your student loans.

How to Help an Adult Child Become Financially Independent
It’s never too late.

World Cup-Bound? Keep Your Credit Card Data Safe!
Protecting your credit card data is the goal.

What New Graduates Should Know About Renters Insurance
You’re not living at Mom and Dad’s anymore.

What to Do When You Can’t Afford to Pay Your Student Loans
Don’t panic.

How to actually save more money
Helpful tips.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: credit card theft, Credit Cards, finance tips, Identity Theft, renters insurance

Monday’s need-to-know money news

December 30, 2013 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: What a poor credit score can cost you. Also in the news: The worst money moves for the new year, how to cut next year’s expenses, and tips to get tax season started off on the right foot. Tax refund

What a poor credit rating is costing you
Your job prospects could be at risk.

10 worst money moves for the new year
What NOT to do in 2014.

14 Ways to Slash Your Expenses in the New Year
Do you really still need a landline?

7 unbeatable tax tips for year’s end
April 15th will be here before you know it.

Kids and Money: Advice for mastering finances in 2014
How to teach your kids to spend and save smartly in the coming year.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Budgeting, credit rating, finance tips, Kids, kids and money, Savings, Taxes, tips

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

September 17, 2013 By Liz Weston

Credit card backgroundHow to avoid wrecking your credit, using your credit card to support your pet causes, and the most underrated jobs in America.

5 Habits That Can Wreck Your Credit
Complacency is a credit killer.

5 Tips to Help 50-Somethings Make Ends Meet
These tips can also help ease the transition into retirement.

How to Pick a Socially Responsible Credit Card
How your credit card can benefit the causes you support.

3 Ways to Make Your References Most Effective
Getting the most from your former employers.

What are the most underrated jobs?
What do a librarian, EMT and accountant have in common?

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Credit, Credit Cards, finance tips, jobs, references, tips

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