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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

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

May 18, 2022 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to get travel insurance without paying for it out of pocket. Also in the news: Hotels tap into hot amenity amid surging gas prices, what rising prices could mean for your retirement, and why you should know which financial phase you’re in.

You Can Get Travel Insurance Without Paying for It Out-Of-Pocket
Holding certain travel cards can be a great way to easily acquire travel insurance. Just understand what’s covered.

Hotels Tap Into Hot Amenity Amid Surging Gas Prices

What Rising Prices Could Mean for Your Retirement Plans
Inflation means your retirement savings won’t go as far. Here’s how to pivot.

You Should Know Which ‘Financial Phase’ You’re In
Over your lifetime, you’ll earn, save, and spend in alignment with your values and goals.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: electric vehicle charging stations, financial phases, hotels, inflation, Retirement, travel insurance

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

February 15, 2022 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How supply chain issues are crushing hotels – and your stay. In other news: As mortgage rates hit 4%, buyers can still boost their chances, the perks of selling your home could outweigh the challenges of buying, and everything you should do before interest rates go up.

How Supply Chain Issues Are Crushing Hotels — and Your Stay
Hotels aren’t immune to the impact of supply chain disruptions.

As Mortgage Rates Hit 4%, Buyers Can Still Boost Their Chances
With the 30-year mortgage rising fast, buyers may need updated preapprovals and revised expectations.

Perks of Selling Your Home Could Outweigh Challenges of Buying
While it’s a notoriously tough time to buy a home, the incentives to sell the one you’re in could be too good to pass up.

Everything You Should Do Before Interest Rates Go Up
Borrowing money is about to become more expensive.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: hotels, interest rates, real estate market, supply chain issues

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

January 21, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Hotels turn to elopement package to attract those planning weddings. Also in the news: Ideas for paying off credit card debt, how the pandemic has changed Americans’ financial thinking, and how President Biden’s executive orders will affect your debt.

Hotels Turn to Elopement Packages to Attract Those Planning Weddings
These deals can save you money on your wedding, and earn you points — as long as you keep the guest list small.

Ideas for paying off credit card debt
Tackling your debt in the new year.

‘Financial security is fun now.’ Many Americans want to keep saving more and spending less
A pandemic shift to a simpler financial life—how you can do it, too

How Will Biden’s Executive Orders Affect Your Debt?
Another extension on student loan payments.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: credit card debt, executive orders, hotels, pandemic, President Biden, weddings

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

July 28, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: What to do when your $600 weekly unemployment check expires. Also in the news: Which hotels have handled COVID-19 the best, how COVID-19 is changing the way families save for college costs, and the U.S. Mint asks for help getting coins back in circulation.

What to Do When Your $600 Weekly Unemployment Check Expires
The $600 pandemic assistance ends this week.

Which Hotels Have Handled COVID-19 the Best?
Grading hotel brands on their health and social distancing policies, along with their flexibility on bookings.

How COVID-19 Is Changing the Way Families Save for College Costs
Shifting priorities.

U.S. Mint asks for help getting coins back in circulation
The Mint wants your couch change.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: $600 boost, coin shortage, coins, COVID-19, hotels, pandemic, saving for college, travel, U.S. Minr, unemployment

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

April 22, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: What to do if you can’t pay for insurance due to Coronavirus. Also in the news: 3 effective ways to get airlines and hotels to bend their rules, a new episode of the SmartMoney podcast on spring cleaning your finances, and what the CARES Act means for public service student loan forgiveness.

What to Do if You Can’t Pay for Insurance Due to Coronavirus
Get in touch with your carrier immediately.

3 Effective Ways to Get Airlines and Hotels to Bend Their Rules
Twitter vs. phone vs. email.

SmartMoney Podcast: ‘How Should I Spring-Clean My Finances?’
Three steps to tidy things up.

What the CARES Act Means for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
Document everything.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: airlines, CARES Act, Coronavirus, hotels, Insurance, public service student loan forgiveness, SmartMoney podcast, spring cleaning, tips, travel changes

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