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Monday’s need-to-know money news

March 1, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: No flood insurance? Here’s how to get help. Also in the news: A new episode of the Smart Money podcast about saving on gas and 401(k) limits, 3 ways to get socially distanced tax prep help this year, and how to protect yourself from Facebook and Instagram ad scams.

No Flood Insurance? Here’s How to Get Help
You may be able to get assistance from the federal government or other sources.

Smart Money Podcast: Saving at the Pump and 401(k) limits
Tips on saving at the pump.

3 Ways to Get Socially Distanced Tax Prep This Year

Protect Yourself From Facebook and Instagram Ad Scams
People are always looking to scam.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Facebook ad scams, flood insurance, gas prices, Smart Money podcast, tax prep

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

March 12, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Your kids don’t want your stuff. Also in the news: Don’t become a victim of Coronavirus shopping frenzy, what to do if the Coronavirus is affecting your finances, and why you shouldn’t get too excited about cheap gas.

Your Kids Don’t Want Your Stuff
But don’t take it personally.

Don’t Become a Victim of Coronavirus Shopping Frenzy
Beware of price gouging.

What to Do if the Coronavirus Outbreak Is Affecting Your Finances
What companies are doing to help.

Don’t Get Too Excited About Cheap Gas
It’s only temporary.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Coronavirus, estate, estate sales, gas prices, shopping frenzy, tips

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

November 21, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 5 financial tasks you should tackle by year-end. Also in the news: 5 tips to make your $75 fill-up hurt less, 5 best alternatives to traditional savings accounts, how to handle buying and selling a home at the same time.

5 Financial Tasks You Should Tackle by Year-End
The end of the year is a good time to handle a few items that will head off issues for your heirs.

5 Tips to Make Your $75 Fill-Up Hurt Less
Give your mpg a boost.

5 Best Alternatives to Traditional Savings Accounts
Saving outside the box.

How To Handle Buying and Selling a Home at the Same Time
While maintaining your sanity.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: buying a home, gas prices, real estate tips, savings account alternatives, selling a home, year-end to-do list

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

January 3, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Is your driver’s license enough for domestic flights? Also in the news: How to have a proper parental fight over college costs, what will happen to your taxes under the new tax rules, and what will get more expensive in 2018.

Is Your Driver’s License Enough for Domestic Flights?
Big changes are coming on January 22nd.

How to Have a Proper Parental Fight Over College Costs
Facing tough decisions.

Will Your Taxes Go Up or Down Under the New Tax Rules?
It’s a whole new ballgame.

What’s getting more expensive in 2018? The gas for your car
Get ready to pay more at the pump.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: college tuition, domestic flights, flying, gas prices, price increases, Real ID, tax rules, Taxes

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

May 19, 2015 By Liz Weston

money-vacation-saveToday’s top story: The mystery database that can sink your mortgage. Also in the news: The changes in store for your credit cards, cash flow killers, and cutting costs at the pump just in time for summer travel.

The Little-Known Database That Can Sink Your Mortgage
Getting to know CAIVRS.

4 Ways That Credit Cards Will Change by 2020
One card fits all?

How To Kill Your Cash Flow in 6 Easy Steps
You’ll want to avoid these.

How to Cut Your Costs at the Pump
Saving on summer driving.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: CAIVRS, cash flow, Credit Cards, gas prices, mortgages, tips

Monday’s need-to-know money news

May 18, 2014 By Liz Weston

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: Four things prospective homebuyers should never say. Also in the the news: Why cable a la cart could end up costing you more, five ways to save on gas this summer, and financially savvy gifts to get the grad in your life off to a good start.

Will unbundling cable save you money
Paying for only the channels you watch could turn out to be more expensive

4 Things Homebuyers Should Never Say
You never want to tip your hand.

5 Ways to Save Money on Gas This Summer
More money for the good stuff.

How to Take Tax Deductions for Bad Debts
Making bad debt slightly more tolerable

Financially Savvy Gifts For New Graduates
Giving a gift for the future.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: debt, gas prices, graduates, homebuyers, homebuying, Savings, tax deductions

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