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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

November 28, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Identity theft risks for holiday shoppers. Also in the news: What to buy and skip in December, paying down student debt on a nonprofit salary, and how to make the most of the child tax credit this year.

Holiday Shoppers, Beware of These 3 Identity Theft Risks
Watch out for grinches.

What to Buy (and Skip) in December
Hold off on jewelry.

Debt Diary: Paying Down $19K in Student Debt on a Nonprofit Salary
One man’s journey.

How to make the most of the child tax credit this year
A look at the changes.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: child tax credit, debt, December shopping, holiday shopping, Identity Theft, student debt

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

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

November 7, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Employee loans as alternatives to payday loans. Also in the news: 3 savings strategies for holiday shoppers, the best Black Friday deals, and many people are still paying off last year’s holiday debt.

Short on Cash? Employee Loans Are Alternatives to Payday Loans
78% of working Americans live paycheck-to-paycheck.

Outsmart Other Holiday Shoppers With These 3 Saving Strategies
Your phone is your ally.

Best Black Friday Deals for 2018
Holiday strategies.

It’s the holidays already? Many are still paying off credit card debt racked up last year
It’s ok to use credit cards, but they need to be paid off promptly.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Black Friday, credit card debt, employee loans, holiday shopping, payday loan alternatives, savings strategies

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

December 26, 2017 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Why you should hit the stores on the day after Christmas. Also in the news: Online colleges, tips to help you choose the right credit card, and how much you actually save when you write something off on your taxes.

Why You Should Hit the Store on the Day After Christmas
Putting those gift cards to good use.

Is Online College for You? Answer 5 Questions to Find Out
Weighing the pros and cons.

7 Tips That Will Help You Choose The Right Credit Card
Be selective.

How Much You Actually Save When You Write Something Off on Your Taxes
Calculating your savings.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Credit Cards, holiday shopping, online colleges, tax write-offs, Taxes, tips

Friday’s need-to-know money news

December 16, 2016 By Liz Weston

interest-rates-300x225Today’s top story: 7 questions and answers about the fed rate hike. Also in the news: How to avoid the Social Security tax bubble, how the fed rate hike could affect your student loans, and how not to be tricked by retailers’ “regular prices.”

Fed Rate Hike: 7 Questions (and Answers)
What you need to know.

How to Avoid the Social Security ‘Tax Bubble’
Know how and when Social Security benefits are taxed.

Fed Rate Hike: What It Means for Student Loans
How your loans might be affected.

Don’t Be Tricked by Retailers’ Unreal Regular Prices
Don’t fall for the bait-and-switch.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: fed rate hike, holiday shopping, interest rates, retail prices, Social Security, Social Security tax bubble, Student Loans, Taxes, tips

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

December 7, 2016 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to make successful financial resolutions in 2017. Also in the news: 5 insurance coverage gaps that could cost you, what to know before giving and accepting money from relatives, and 10 psychological retail tricks that make you spend more money.

How to Make Successful Resolutions in 2017
Stick with it.

Insurance Blind Spots: 5 Coverage Gaps That Could Cost You
Making sure you’re covered.

What to Know Before Giving and Accepting Money From Relatives
Know what you’re getting into.

10 psychological retail tricks that make you spend more money
Don’t fall for them.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: financial resolutions, holiday shopping, Insurance, insurance coverage gaps, relatives and money, retail tricks

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