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Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

January 5, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 5 credit card trends to watch in 2021. Also in the news: 7 smart ways to cut car costs in 2021, vague financial resolutions to avoid, and 5 ways young drivers can save on car insurance.

5 Credit Card Trends to Watch for in 2021
Hello, world; goodbye, sweatpants? In 2021, credit cards will appeal to travelers, credit builders and technophiles.

7 Smart Ways to Cut Car Costs in 2021
Easy ways to bring down your automobile costs.

Avoid These Vague Financial Resolutions in 2021
Be more specific.

5 Ways Young Drivers Can Save on Car Insurance
Here’s how to lower your auto insurance costs, even if you’re in your early 20s.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: car costs, car insurance, credit card trends, financial resolutions, tips, young drivers

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

December 7, 2016 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to make successful financial resolutions in 2017. Also in the news: 5 insurance coverage gaps that could cost you, what to know before giving and accepting money from relatives, and 10 psychological retail tricks that make you spend more money.

How to Make Successful Resolutions in 2017
Stick with it.

Insurance Blind Spots: 5 Coverage Gaps That Could Cost You
Making sure you’re covered.

What to Know Before Giving and Accepting Money From Relatives
Know what you’re getting into.

10 psychological retail tricks that make you spend more money
Don’t fall for them.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: financial resolutions, holiday shopping, Insurance, insurance coverage gaps, relatives and money, retail tricks

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

January 6, 2016 By Liz Weston

refinancingToday’s top story: What the recent Fed rate hike means for your adjustable-rate mortgage. Also in the news: One state moves to forgive student loans, how to write ironclad financial resolutions, and how to supercharge your retirement savings.

Is It Time to Refinance Your Adjustable-Rate Mortgage?
What the recent Fed increase means for your rate.

If you live in this state, you could have your student loans forgiven
Are you one of the lucky ones?

Your Guide to Writing Ironclad Financial New Year’s Resolutions
Small steps to big goals.

How to supercharge your retirement savings
Learning from the experts.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: adjustable rate mortgage, financial resolutions, mortgages, Retirement, retirement savings, student loan forgiveness, Student Loans, tips

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

December 23, 2014 By Liz Weston

321562-data-breachesToday’s top story: The big security threats headed our way in the new year. Also in the news: How to beef up your savings, what millennials should discuss before marriage, and tips on managing your credit cards in the new year.

The Big Scams & Security Threats to Watch Out for in 2015
If you thought 2014 was bad…

7 Ways to Beef Up Your Savings
Give your savings a workout.

4 Financial Issues Millennials Need to Discuss Before Marriage
Putting everything out in the open.

10 Tips for Managing Credit Cards in 2015
How to do a better job in the new year.

How Will You Keep Your Financial Resolutions?
You must commit.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Credit Cards, financial resolutions, Identity Theft, millennials, savings tips

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

July 30, 2014 By Liz Weston

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: What to do when your aging parents need financial help. Also in the news: three things homebuyers should know, but don’t, how to revive your New Year’s financial resolutions, and five things to ask an investment adviser before you turn over your money.

When Aging Parents Need Financial Help
How to deal with a delicate situation.

3 Things Homebuyers Should Know, But Don’t
These are important.

9 Ways to Revive Your New Year’s Financial Resolutions
Remember those resolutions?

5 questions advisers must answer before getting your money
Don’t give them your money without these answers.

5 Things You Should Probably Pay Someone Else to Do
DIY can become costly in the long run.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: aging parents, DIY, financial resolutions, homebuying, investment advisers, real estate

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

January 28, 2014 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Just how safe are your credit cards? Also in the news: Your hidden credit score, purchasing life insurance, and how you can get your financial resolutions back on track. credit

Could Your Credit Card Be Safer?
How the U.S. stacks up against other countries in credit card security.

How Lenders Use Your Hidden Credit Score
Lenders are looking beyond the traditional scores.

How Much Life Insurance Should You Buy?
Things to consider before purchasing a policy.

The five most common broken financial resolutions — and what you can do to get back on track
All is not lost.

When Not To Invest In Your 401(k) Plan
Why your 401(k) could be a lousy investment.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: 401(k), Credit Cards, data theft, financial resolutions, Identity Theft, life insurance

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