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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

January 8, 2014 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Five credit card mistakes that you can fix. Also in the news: Staying financially fit in the new year, making 2014 the year you get out of debt, and how to give your paycheck a boost.Credit Check 1

5 Credit Card Mistakes You Can Fix
How to right credit card wrongs.

5 Ways to Stay Financially Fit in 2014
Getting your wallet in shape.

Why 2014 is the year to get out of debt
There’s no better time than the present.

4 Ways You Can Earn More in 2014
Give your paycheck a boost.

How to Cure Your Post-Holiday Financial Hangover
A little hair of the dog won’t help.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Credit Cards, debt, earnings, holiday spending, salary, tips

Monday’s need-to-know money news

January 6, 2014 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Improving your budget in 2014. Also in the news: The little things that are killing your budget, eliminating excuse making, and how to start digging out from under holiday bills. Credit card background

How to Budget Better in the New Year
Smart budgeting is essential to your financial health.

5 Small Things That Are Killing Your Budget
All those $5.00 subscription fees add up quickly.

11 Money Excuses to Stop Making in 2014
Cross these excuses off of your list.

How To Recover From Your Holiday Spending
Don’t let the holidays haunt you through the New Year.

4 Ways to Protect Your Money
Insurance, insurance, insurance.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: budgets, excuses, holiday spending, Insurance, tips

Friday’s need-to-know money news

January 3, 2014 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Assessing the damage created by holiday spending. Also in the news: Stress testing your personal finances, New Year’s resolutions for baby boomers, and finding help with getting out of debt.

Did the Holidays Hurt Your Credit?
Analyzing the Christmas carnage.

Stress-Testing Our Personal Finances
Preparing your finances for unexpected crises.

New Year’s Resolutions Boomers Should Make
Establishing better financial habits.

8 Tips to Find Help With Your Debt
You don’t have to do it alone.

The Best Online Tools for Your Housing Search
Your new home could be just a click away.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Credit Cards, debt, habits, holiday spending, housing search, online tools

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

December 12, 2013 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Year-end tax tips from the experts. Also in the news: rescuing your 401(k), 2014 tax tables, and tips for combating financial holiday stress.

Year-End Tax Tips For 2013 From Tax Experts
These tips could make a big difference in your tax return.

Are You Doomed If Your 401(k) Has Bad Fund Choices?
Not if you’re aggressive.

2014 Tax Tables: What They Mean for Your Taxes
Getting ready to file.

7 Tips for Coping With Holiday Financial Stress
Combating holiday money woes.

Shopping for a Health Savings Account
Putting money aside for out-of-pocket medical expenses.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: 401(k), health savings account, holiday spending, HSA, out-of-pocket medical expenses, Retirement, tax return, tax tables, tax tips

Friday’s need-to-know money news

December 6, 2013 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How driving could affect your credit. Also in the news: The five C’s of credit, what you shouldn’t do this Christmas, and what we can learn about personal finance from three holiday classics.

How Does Driving Affect Your Credit?
Unpaid tickets could wreck your credit score.

The 4 Judgments Every Lender Makes Based on Your Credit
Introducing the five C’s of credit.

Essential Personal Finance Lessons From Three Holiday Classics
Kevin McAllister, coupon king.

Ten financial don’ts this Christmas
Advice from the experts on what you shouldn’t do this Christmas.

Everything I’ve Learned About Personal Finance in 10 Sentences
Short and sweet advice.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: advice, automobiles, Credit, Credit Scores, driving, holiday shopping, holiday spending

Monday’s need-to-know money news

November 25, 2013 By Liz Weston

Help at financial crisisToday’s top story: How to work towards a debt free 2014. Also in the news: PayPal and credit ratings, finding the cheapest holiday gifts, and how to avoid financial pitfalls this Thanksgiving.

Tips for Paying Off Debt in 2014
Starting the new year off on the right foot.

Can PayPal Hurt Your Credit?
Conversely, could bad credit prevent you from getting a PayPal account?

Where to Find the Cheapest Holiday Gifts
Presents that won’t lead you to the poor house.

Have a Happier Thanksgiving by Dodging These Spending Pitfalls
The bourbon in the pecan pie doesn’t have to be top shelf.

The greatest, most underused credit card perk
Two words: price match.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: credit card perks, debt, holiday shopping, holiday spending, PayPal

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