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This week’s money news

October 31, 2022 By Liz Weston

This week’s top story: Smart Money podcast on financial fears, and if you need life insurance or not. In other news: What makes a good store credit card, and how to avoid bad ones, tackling financial insecurity, and why stocks and bonds are both falling.

Smart Money Podcast: Financial Fears, and Do You Need Life Insurance?
This week’s episode starts with a discussion about overcoming our financial fears.

What Makes a Good Store Credit Card, and How to Avoid Bad Ones
It’s not that store cards can’t deliver value — in some cases, they can be ideal picks. But before you’re pressured into opening one, know which red flags to watch for.

When Pinching Pennies Isn’t Enough: Tackling Financial Insecurity
Financial counselors, nonprofits and other organizations can help you find your financial footing.

Stocks and Bonds Are Both Falling. Here’s Why.
A look at why the markets declined in 2022, and how to cope with falling stocks and bonds as you near an important financial goal.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: bonds, financial fears, financial insecurity, life insurance, Stocks, store credit cards

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

November 6, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 5 signs an online loan is a debt trap. Also in the news: 6 surprising sales to shop on Black Friday, secrets of a Black Friday shopper, and 5 common financial fears and how to conquer them.

5 Signs an Online Loan Is a Debt Trap
Things to look out for.

6 Surprising Sales to Shop on Black Friday
Virtually everything is on sale.

Secrets of a Black Friday Shopper
Get in on the action.

5 common financial fears and how to conquer them
Ignorance isn’t bliss.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Black Friday shopping, debt traps, financial fears, online loans, tips

Monday’s need-to-know money news

October 28, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to vanquish 5 common financial fears. Also in the news: Will you get what Social Security promises, how to save money online with these sneaky tricks, and 10 better money habits to start now.

Vanquish 5 Common Financial Fears
Time to put these fears to rest.

Will You Get What Social Security Promises?
Making smarter decisions about claiming your benefit.

Save Money Online Shopping With These Sneaky Tricks
Thinking beyond coupons.

10 Better Money Habits to Start Now
The right habits can boost your savings.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: financial fears, money habits, online shopping, saving, Social Security, tips

Monday’s need-to-know money news

October 29, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Overcoming your fear of your college debt. Also in the news: 3 simple ways to boost your savings, tools and tactics to do your own financial planning, and overcoming your financial fears.

Are You Afraid of Your College Debt?
Start by knowing where you stand.

3 Simple Ways to Boost Your Savings
Easy peasy.

Tools and Tactics to Do Your Own Financial Planning
Tackling it on your own.

Things people seem to fear financially are not always worth worrying about
You can relax.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: college debt, financial fears, Financial Planning, Savings, tips

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

October 26, 2017 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 3 questions couples should ask before getting a dog. Also in the news: 4 Black Friday facts retailers don’t want you to know, what to buy and skip this Black Friday, and the number one financial fear for most Americans.

3 Questions Couples Should Ask Before Getting a Dog
A financial commitment.

4 Black Friday Facts Retailers Don’t Want You to Know
Black Friday secrets.

What to Buy (and Skip) on Black Friday 2017
Start making a list.

Financial fears? This is No. 1 for most Americans
Money monsters under the bed.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Black Friday, couples and money, dogs, financial fears, pets

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

October 23, 2014 By Liz Weston

imagesToday’s top story: How to tackle your financial demons this Halloween. Also in the news: What to keep an eye on during open enrollment, what next year’s cost of living increase will be, and why your tax refund check could be later than usual.

5 Financial Fears to Confront and Conquer This Halloween
Time to put your tough guy mask on.

What to watch for during open enrollment
Keep an eye out for plan changes.

Social Security benefits get another tiny raise
An average of $20.00 per recipient.

IRS Chief Warns of Possible Tax-Refund Delays
Your refund may be a bit late this year.

How Chess Players Can Win at Personal Finance
Thinking several moves ahead.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: cost of living increase, financial fears, open enrollment, Social Security, tips

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