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This week’s money news

August 19, 2024 By Liz Weston

This week’s top story: Things are getting better for home buyers. In other news: Full FAFSA launch by Dec. 1, all the fuss about tips and taxes, and weekly mortgage rates cool.

Buying a House in 2024: What’s Changed?
Things are (finally) getting better for home buyers. Here’s your playbook to navigate the remainder of an unpredictable year.

Full FAFSA Launch by Dec. 1: What Students and Families Need To Know
The 2025-26 FAFSA will fully launch by December, though some students will get access as early as Oct. 1.

What’s All the Fuss About Tips and Taxes?
Both presidential candidates have touted no-tax-on-tips pledges, but experts say it’s bad policy.

Weekly Mortgage Rates Cool; Metro Home Prices Hit Record Highs
While rates may be cooling slightly, home prices continue to heat up around the country.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: FAFSA, home buyers, home prices, Tips and taxes, Weekly mortgage rate

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

November 17, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story:  Harsh vibe continues for home buyers in 2022. Also in the news: Important lessons from Mortgage application data, new for Medicare in 2022, 5 mistakes that can lead to a bad car loan, and TV Black Friday 2021 deals.

The Property Line: Harsh Vibe Continues for Home Buyers in 2022
Signs point toward a friendlier market for buyers in 2022, if only marginally so.

Why Might Your Mortgage App Fail? Learn From 2020’s Denials
Mortgage application data from years past can teach important lessons.

What’s New for Medicare in 2022?
Costs are going up for Original Medicare, including a big increase for Medicare Part B.

5 Mistakes That Can Lead to a Bad Car Loan
Extending the loan’s term and not shopping for a loan are among the common mistakes that can lead to a bad car loan.

TV Black Friday 2021 Deals: Are They Worth It?
Amazon has a 50-inch Fire TV for $329.99.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Black Friday 2021, car loans, home buyers, Medicare, Medicare Part B, mortgage

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

February 26, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to resist online ads and keep your money. Also in the news: Avoiding a common student loan scam, a NerdWallet special report on home buyers, and why you should schedule an extra student loan payment on the day the interest is lowest.

How to Resist Online Ads and Keep Your Money
Fighting temptation.

She Fell for a Common Student Loan Scam. You Don’t Have To
Don’t get duped.

Recent Home Buyers Stretched, Future Hunters Optimistic
A NerdWallet special report.

Schedule an Extra Student Loan Payment on the Day the Interest Is Lowest
Make sure the payment is applied correctly.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: home buyers, online ads, real estate, Savings, special report, student loan payments, student loan scam, tips

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

September 20, 2017 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Want to graduate with minimal debt? Choose the right college. Also in the news: How to budget, save, and even win money with today’s prepaid debit cards, 5 key facts about earthquakes and insurance, and hackers are stealing home buyers’ down payments.

Want to Graduate With Minimal Debt? Choose the Right College
Comparison shopping.

Budget, Save, Even Win Money With Today’s Prepaid Debit Cards
Getting your spending in order.

5 Key Facts About Earthquakes and Insurance
Important information.

Hackers stealing home buyers’ down payments
Targeting hopes and dreams.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: college tuition, debt, down payments, earthquake, hackers, home buyers, Insurance, prepaid debit cards, scams

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

July 19, 2016 By Liz Weston

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: Carrying a credit card balance for the first time. Also in the news: Closing the bank of Mom and Dad, why the starter home is in decline, and an employee benefit that could help with student loans.

Carrying a Credit Card Balance for the First Time
Managing the debt.

Closing the Bank of Mom and Dad
Take your business elsewhere.

More first-time buyers skip starter home stage for bigger, better
The decline of the starter home.

This employee benefit could become as popular as the 401(k)
Seeking help with student loans.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: banking, credit card balances, Credit Cards, employee benefits, home buyers, real estate, Student Loans

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

July 31, 2014 By Liz Weston

santa snowmanToday’s top story: Why you should start your holiday shopping immediately. Also in the news: Having the money talk before your kids head to college, ten ways to untangle your finances, and myths first time home buyers shouldn’t fall for.

Why You Should Start Your Holiday Shopping Now
It’s never too early!

Kid going to college? Have the ‘money talk’
Don’t let them fall into the bad credit trap.

10 Ways To Declutter Your Finances
You don’t want them to look like last year’s Christmas lights.

First-Time Home Buyers: Don’t Fall for these Myths
Mythbusting!

Spend More, Save More: 7 Purchases That Pay Off in the Long Run
More money upfront could mean less down the road.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: college kids, hoilday shopping, home buyers, kids and money, mythbusting, tips

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