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Thursday’s need-to-know money news

December 19, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to make your money biases work for you. Also in the news: How to get airline perks without elite status, where people with the best – and worst – credit card habits live in the US, and spending down your FISA starts with the right payment card.

How to Make Your Money Biases Work for You
Making our quirks work to our advantage.

How to Get Airline Perks Without Elite Status
You don’t need to be a jet-setter.

This map shows where people with the best – and worst – credit card habits live in the US
Where are you on the list?

Spending down your FSA starts with the right payment card
When to use your FSA debit card.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: airline perks, credit card habits, FSA, FSA spend-down, money biases, tips

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

November 20, 2019 By Liz Weston

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

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

November 12, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Time your credit card application this bonus-friendly season. Also in the news: Debt and housing costs are making it harder to save for retirement, a 2019 holiday shopping report, and how to spend your extra FSA money.

Time Your Credit Card Application This Bonus-Friendly Season
‘Tis the season for bonuses.

Debt, Housing Costs Make It Harder to Save for Retirement, Americans Say
An uncertain future.

2019 Holiday Shopping Report
Will a looming recession curb holiday shopping?

How to Spend Your Extra FSA Money
Don’t leave money on the table.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: bonuses, credit card applications, debt, FSA, holiday shopping, housing costs, Retirement

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

November 8, 2018 By Liz Weston

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

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

December 7, 2017 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How not to go broke attending holiday parties. Also in the news: Self-taught financial advisers keep it real about money, how to determine if your taxes are going up, and how to spend your extra FSA money.

You Don’t Have to Go Broke Attending Holiday Parties
Having fun without breaking the bank.

Self-taught financial advisers keep it real about money management
Knowing your limits.

My Taxes Probably Are Going Up. Are Yours?
How to determine next year’s taxes.

How to Spend Your Extra FSA Money
The clock is ticking.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: financial advice, FSA, holiday parties, holiday spending, Insurance, Taxes, tips

Monday’s need-to-know money news

November 14, 2016 By Liz Weston

common-retirement-mistakesToday’s top story: How to choose the right amount for your FSA in 2017. Also in the news: The best and worst airports for holiday travel, the pros and cons of free money from a bank, and how long it will take to retire based on your spending.

How to Choose the Right Amount for Your FSA in 2017
Finding the amount that’s right for you.

Best and Worst Airports for Holiday Travel 2016
Preparing for holiday travel madness.

Should you turn down free money from a bank?
Considering the variables.

This Grid Shows You How Long It Will Take to Retire, Based on Your Spending
How many years left to go?

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: airports, banking, FSA, health insurance, holiday travel, Retirement

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