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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

September 7, 2022 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How the hotel worker shortage could affect your next stay. Also in the news: How to check in to a hotel without a credit card, competition and affordability both down for first-time home buyers, and 4 things you should know about working after you turn 65.

How the Hotel Worker Shortage Could Affect Your Next Stay
Expect some bumps, but keep an eye out for ways that new hotel tech could improve your stay.

How to Check In to a Hotel Without a Credit Card
There are a couple of ways to book without a credit card, but you will need a debit card or cash to check in.

Competition and Affordability Both Down for First-Time Home Buyers
Demand eases, but high prices and lagging incomes keep home affordability down for first-time buyers.

4 Things You Should Know About Working After You Turn 65
More Americans are working into their golden years. Here’s how Medicare, Social Security and taxes are in play.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: check in to a hotel without a credit card, first-time home buyers, hotel worker shortage, working after 65

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

March 8, 2022 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 6 ways technology is evolving travel in 2022. Also in the news: Headwinds that first-time home buyers faced again in Q4, and how now is a bad time to lease a new auto.

6 Ways Technology Is Evolving Travel in 2022
The pandemic has pushed the travel industry to embrace contactless tech like digital room keys and virtual queues.

First-Time Home Buyer Metro Affordability Report – Q4 2021
Prices stall and active listings fall: There was little relief for first-time home buyers in the fourth quarter.

Whatever You Do, Don’t Lease a Car Right Now
Leasing a car is rarely a great idea financially speaking, but it’s a particularly bad one in 2022.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: auto leasing, first-time home buyers, Q4 2021, travel

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

September 17, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Are Medicare Advantage plans worth the risk? Also in the news: 4 ways women can invest in other women, 4 market headwinds facing first-time buyers, and 9 million Americans will get letters about missing stimulus checks.

Are Medicare Advantage Plans Worth the Risk?
Medicare Advantage plans offer extra coverage, usually at no cost, but you may pay more if you get sick.

4 Ways Women Can Invest in Other Women
Intentional investing can allow you to support women with your investment dollars.

4 Market Headwinds Facing First-Time Buyers
To find success in a housing market buffeted by the pandemic, buyers must be persistent, patient and preapproved.

9 million Americans will get letters about missing stimulus checks
Here’s where those notices are going.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: first-time home buyers, Medicare Advantage plans, missing stimulus checks, women and investing

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

May 20, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 0% intro APR credit cards can help in a crisis, but mind the details. Also in the news: A look at metro home affordability for first time buyers, how to find the right credit card for your side hustles, and how to stretch your money while you’re unemployed.

0% Intro APR Credit Cards Help in a Crisis, but Mind the Details
That 0% can be more complicated than you’d think.

First-Time Home Buyer Metro Affordability Report – Q1 2020
What the market was like before the pandemic.

Side Hustle Much? You Might Have the Wrong Credit Card
Finding the right card for the gig economy.

Ways to Stretch Your Unemployment Benefits
Making your benefits last.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: 0% intro APR, Credit Cards, first-time home buyers, gig economy, side hustle, tips, unemployment benefits

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

July 2, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Dodge dealership dread with online used car sellers. Also in the news: What first-time home buyers should know about fixer-uppers, how to save for the future when it’s uncertain, and how long it takes for paid debt to be reported to credit bureaus.

Dodge Dealership Dread With Online Used Car Sellers
Car shop from your couch.

What First-Time Home Buyers Should Know About Fixer-Uppers
Don’t get trapped in a money pit.

How to save for the future when it’s uncertain
An emergency fund is crucial.

Here’s How Long It Takes for Paid Debt to Be Reported to Credit Bureaus
Be patient.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Credit Bureaus, debt, emergency funds, first-time home buyers, fixer-uppers, paid debt, Savings, used car shopping

Friday’s need-to-know money news

June 28, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: What first-time home buyers should know about fixer-uppers. Also in the news: Tips – and warnings – for growing your own cannabis biz, how to figure out if that personal finance advice is nonsense, and why Americans are losing sleep over money.

What First-Time Home Buyers Should Know About Fixer-Uppers
Beware of the money pit.

Tips — and Warnings — for Growing Your Own Cannabis Biz
Making green from the green.

How to Figure Out If That Personal Finance Advice Is Nonsense
Break out the bingo card.

Americans Are Losing Sleep Over Money, Data Shows
Financial insomnia.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: cannabis business, financial stress, first-time home buyers, fixer-uppers, personal finance advice, real estate

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