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Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

September 13, 2022 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Socially conscious financial decisions in tight times. Also in the news: How to start saving for your kids’ college, If a high-yield savings account is really high-yield, and if Airbnbs are more cost-effective than hotels.

Socially Conscious Financial Decisions in Tight Times
Even if you can’t donate cash to causes you care about, volunteer and use everyday dollars to effect change.

How to Start Saving for Your Kids’ College
A survey finds that 20% of parents of minor children haven’t started saving for their kids’ college, but want to.

Ask a Nerd: Is a High-Yield Savings Account Really High-Yield?
A high-yield savings account should earn many times more than the average savings account rate.

Are Airbnbs More Cost-Effective Than Hotels?
Airbnbs are usually cheaper than hotels for longer stays and large groups, but they don’t offer the same services.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Airbnb, high-yield savings account, hotels, saving for child's future, volunteering

Friday’s need-to-know money news

October 11, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: The silliness of using airline miles to go to Europe. Also in the news: Black Friday is now a season, students who don’t fill out FAFSA are missing out on their share of billions in financial aid, and why you should leave your high-yield savings account alone.

The Silliness of Using Airline Miles to Go to Europe
Sometimes it makes more sense to pay cash.

Black Friday is now a season, and it’s coming soon
Just a few weeks away.

Students who don’t fill out FAFSA are missing out on their share of billions in financial aid
Don’t pass up free money for college.

Leave Your High-Yield Savings Account Alone
Don’t panic.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: airline miles, Black Friday, Europe, FAFSA, financial aid, high-yield savings account, interest rates, reward miles, savings account

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