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This week’s money news

October 8, 2024 By Liz Weston

This week’s top story: Holiday deals and don’t let debt follow. In other news: What to buy during Amazon’s Prime big deal days 2024, replacing HVAC with BTC, and 4 mom-approved cheap Halloween costume ideas.

Holiday Deals Are Here. Don’t Let Debt Follow
Make a budget, research retailer policies and compare prices to keep holiday debt at bay.

What to Buy (and Skip) During Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days 2024
We tracked the prices and these October 2024 deals are worth a look. Check your order history to find bargains on things you already use and need.

Replace Your HVAC with BTC? These Innovators Are Doing it
Heating your house by mining Bitcoin may sound far-fetched, but some creative people are working hard to make it more common.

4 Mom-Approved Cheap Halloween Costume Ideas
Moms share tips for how to DIY and repurpose Halloween costumes.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: BItcoin, halloween, holiday, Prime Day

This week’s money news

October 16, 2023 By Liz Weston

This week’s top story: How to protect yourself from student loan scams as bills resume. In other news: Increased commuting costs, how Disney turned Halloween into a money-making machine, and 3 steps to booking holiday travel.

How to Protect Yourself From Student Loan Scams as Bills Resume
If you get a random text or call about your student loans, it’s likely a scam.

Commuter Snapshot: Most Workers Hit the Roads as Costs Increase
Lower relative wages make increased commuting costs tough to handle.

How Disney Turned Halloween Into a Money-Making Machine
With after-hours parties and seasonal treats, Disney has thoroughly capitalized on the spooky season.

Ask a Travel Nerd: 3 Steps to Booking Holiday Travel
Book in October and consider traveling on off days to avoid high prices and overwhelming crowds.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Disneyland, halloween, Holiday travel 2023, increased commuting costs, student loan scams

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

October 28, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 7 Halloween headaches and how insurance can help. Also in the news: Your battle plan for buying a home with a VA loan, what college and student debt changes are likely after the election, and the best credit card for food delivery apps.

7 Halloween Headaches and How Insurance Can Help
What to do when you get tricked.

Your Battle Plan for Buying a Home With a VA Loan
Choose experienced professionals to guide you through the VA loan process, and bring some cash to the table, even if you don’t plan to make a down payment.

Trump vs. Biden: What College and Student Debt Changes Are Likely
What to expect from both candidates.

The Best Credit Cards for Food Delivery Apps
Finding tasty discounts.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Biden, Credit Cards, election, food delivery apps, halloween, Insurance, real estate, Student Loans, Trump, VA loans

Friday’s need-to-know money news

October 16, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 3 strategies on how to invest in CDs. Also in the news: Using a crisis to build helpful money habits, ten theme parks celebrating Halloween, and how to sell your car safely.

How to Invest in CDs: 3 Strategies
CD ladders and CD barbells aim for higher rates over time; CD bullets focus on a future purchase.

You Can Use a Crisis to Build Helpful Money Habits
Hone your budget skills.

Is Halloween Canceled This Year? Not at These 10 Theme Parks
Disney World and other theme parks are still having spooky celebrations with some COVID-19 safety modifications.

How to Sell Your Car Safely
Protect yourself from scammers.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: CDs, Coronavirus, halloween, money habits, selling your car, theme parks, tips

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

October 9, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 5 questions to ask before buying life insurance at work. Also in the news: Why credit cards should get another chance after you pay off debt, how not to get spooked by your credit card bill this Halloween, and setting up your financial accounts like you’re going to be hacked.

Answer 5 Questions Before Buying Life Insurance at Work
What to ask yourself before signing up.

Why Credit Cards Should Get Another Chance After You Pay Off Debt
The rewards are worth it.

This Halloween, Don’t Get Spooked by Your Credit Card Bill
How to avoid sticker shock.

Set Up Your Financial Accounts Like You’re Going to Be Hacked
Beat hackers to the punch.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Credit Cards, debt, hackers, halloween, Identity Theft, life insurance, online accounts

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

October 25, 2017 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 5 Halloween hazards and how insurance can help. Also in the news: The secret to optimizing credit card rewards, how to make money driving for Amazon Flex, and why Millennials may end up saving more for retirement than their parents’ generation.

5 Halloween Hazards and How Insurance Can Help
Don’t get tricked.

The Secret to Optimizing Credit Card Rewards? Be Disloyal
Loyalty is overrated with credit card rewards.

Make Money Driving for Amazon Flex: What to Expect
Make money driving for Amazon that you can then spend on Amazon.

Millennials May End Up Saving More For Retirement Than Their Parents’ Generation
What has changed.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Amazon Flex, credit card rewards, halloween, Insurance, millennials, Retirement, retirement savings

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