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Thursday’s need-to-know money news

September 29, 2016 By Liz Weston

phone-scammerToday’s top story: How to tell if that IRS tax collection call is fake. Also in the news: Strategies to maximize your child’s financial aid eligibility, how to lower your cell phone bill, and how to prevent a divorce from ruining your finances.

7 Ways to Tell If That IRS Tax Collections Call Is Fake
Don’t get duped.

Strategies to Maximize Your Child’s Financial Aid Eligibility
Increasing your odds.

4 Ways to Lower Your Cell Phone Bill
The telecoms are rich enough.

10 Ways to Prevent a Divorce From Ruining Your Finances
Protecting what’s yours.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: cell phone bills, Divorce, divorce and money, financial aid, Identity Theft, IRS scam, scams

Monday’s need-to-know money news

September 12, 2016 By Liz Weston

Mom daughter cruise worldToday’s top story: How to decide if you need travel insurance. Also in the news: Steps to take if you didn’t get enough financial aid, why not being in debt is better than having awesome credit, and 4 things you should know about health savings accounts.

When Do You Need Travel Insurance?
Protecting yourself and your money.

6 Steps to Take if You Didn’t Get Enough Financial Aid
Don’t panic.

Not Being In Debt Is Better Than Having Awesome Credit
Surprise!

4 Things You Should Know About Health Savings Accounts
You’re probably using yours wrong.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Credit Cards, Credit Score, debt, financial aid, health savings account, health savings accounts, travel insurance

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

September 7, 2016 By Liz Weston

payday-loansToday’s top story: Financial aid tips for procrastinators. Also in the news: Auto insurance in the driverless car era, payday alternative loans, and six ways your teen driver will affect your wallet.

4 Financial Aid Tips for College Procrastinators
Don’t waste any more time.

If You Hate Auto Insurance, You’ll Love Driverless Cars
A change in who’s to blame for accidents.

What Is a Payday Alternative Loan?
Avoiding the traditional payday loan trap.

6 Ways Your Teen Driver Will Affect Your Wallet
It’s more expensive than you’d think.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: auto insurance, college tuition, financial aid, payday alternative loan, payday loans, teen drivers

Monday’s need-to-know money news

August 8, 2016 By Liz Weston

Snip20160808_4Today’s top story: How not to pick a bank. Also in the news: bank accounts that foster independence for disabled people, how to pick the right college to avoid student debt, and newly updated government rules to help homeowners facing foreclosure.

How Not to Pick a Bank
Forget about the free toaster.

ABLE Accounts Help Foster Independence for Disabled People
Building financial independence.

Pick the Right College to Avoid Student Debt
Looking at college as an investment.

The Government Updated Its Rules to Help Homeowners Facing Foreclosure
What’s new from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: ABLE accounts, banking, colleges, financial aid, foreclosure, student debt, tips

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

July 20, 2016 By Liz Weston

money-vacation-saveToday’s top story: Overcoming the obstacles between you and retirement. Also in the news: What the President wants to tell college students, what happens when your debt goes to collections, and how to pay less for staying cool this summer.

5 Obstacles Between You and Retirement (and How to Overcome Them)
Clearing the pathway to a solid retirement.

5 Things the President Wants to Tell College Students
Messages for students and student loan borrowers.

What Happens When Your Debt Goes to a Collector?
Not every debt collection process is the same.

Stay cool, but pay less for electricity this summer
Your wallet’s hot enough.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: college, debt, debt collection, financial aid, Retirement, retirement planning, Student Loans

Monday’s need-to-know money news

June 6, 2016 By Liz Weston

common-retirement-mistakesToday’s top story: College counselors spill financial aid secrets. Also in the news: How to tell if you’re on track for retirement, why new grads have a huge retirement savings advantage, and the 401(k) mistakes that could cost you a bundle.

College Counselors Spill 6 Financial Aid Secrets
Get the inside scoop.

Do the Math to Tell If You’re on Track for Retirement
Checking your progress.

New grads have a huge retirement savings advantage
How much will you have in 40 years?

The 401(k) Mistakes That Could Cost You a Bundle
Pay close attention.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: 401(k), financial aid, new college graduates, Retirement, retirement savings

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