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November 8, 2018 By Liz Weston

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: At what age can you ignore your credit score? Also in the news: How to keep home improvements under budget, how holiday shopping plans are being influenced by the trade war, and 5 ways to spend down your 2018 FSA.

At What Age Can You Ignore Your Credit Score?
It’s older than you might think.

How to Keep Home Improvements From Demolishing Your Budget
Upgrading for less.

Americans’ Holiday Shopping Plans Taxed by Trade War
Paying attention to goods from China.

5 Ways to Spend Down Your 2018 FSA
The clock is ticking.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: budget, China, Credit Score, Flexible Spending Account, FSA, holiday shopping, home improvements, trade war

May 23, 2016 By Liz Weston

Monday’s need-to-know money news

401k-plan Today’s top story: Should you get an FSA? Also in the news: The best times of the year to buy a used car, saving enough for retirement, and the states with the highest rate of identity theft.

Should I Get an FSA?
The pros and cons of a healthcare spending account.

The best times of the year to buy a used car
Buying strategically.

Saved enough for retirement? Not many have
The golden years could be stressful.

The States With the Highest Rate of Identity Theft
Is yours on the list?

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Flexible Spending Account, FSA, Identity Theft, Retirement, retirement savings, used cars

August 11, 2015 By Liz Weston

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: How to build a credit score from the ground up. Also in the news: What happens to your Flexible Spending Account when you leave a job, financial insomnia, and how to get your spending back on track.