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November 20, 2019 By Liz Weston

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: 5 great hotels to book for New Year’s with points and miles. Also in the news: Why you shouldn’t open your Roth IRA at a bank, one credit score factor to check twice during the holidays, and how much you should contribute to your FSA.

5 Great Hotels to Book for New Year’s With Points and Miles
Ring in the new year for less.

Why You Shouldn’t Open Your Roth IRA at a Bank
A broker gives you more options.

One Credit Score Factor to Check Twice During the Holidays
Your credit utilization ratio matters.

How Much Should You Contribute to Your FSA?
Covering your out-of-pocket costs.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: credit utilization, Flexible Spending Account, FSA, miles, New Year's Eve, reward points, Roth IRA
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-planToday’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

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’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.

How to Build a Great Credit Score From Scratch
Building credit when you don’t have any.

What Happens to Your Flexible Spending Account When You Quit
Who keeps the money?

Financial Security For The Light Sleeper
Don’t let money woes keep you up at night.

8 Ways to Get Your Spending Back on Track
Getting back on the right path.

What You Need to Know About Unwanted Robocalls
How to stop the annoyance.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: budgets, Credit Score, Flexible Spending Account, robocalls, spending tips

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