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Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

May 25, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 5 ways to help small businesses recover from the pandemic. Also in the news: The pros and cons of paycheck advance apps, an update on the housing market, and 23 states that are ending the extra $300 per week in unemployment benefits.
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5 Ways to Help Small Businesses Recover From the Pandemic
As a consumer, there are steps you can take to support businesses in your community. Here are five tips from small-business owners.

Should You Use a Paycheck Advance App?
Paycheck advance apps with low fees seem like a good idea if you need extra cash. Here’s what to know about them.

The Property Line: Housing Shortage Hangs On; Price Crash Unlikely
The housing shortage is blamed on factors including regulations and lack of workers. No need to fear a crash, but fixes won’t be easy.

These 23 States Are Ending the Extra $300 Per Week in Unemployment Benefits
Eleven more states join the list.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: housing market, pandemic uneployment assistance, paycheck advance apps, small businesses

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

April 4, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Love that home’s view? See how much more you’ll pay. Also in the news: 3 months, 3 housing trends, how one woman ditched her debt, and how to get rid of bad marks on your credit report.

Love That Home’s View? See How Much More You’ll Pay
Comes at a cost.

3 Months, 3 Housing Trends: Seller’s Market, Higher Rates, HELOC Comeback
The 2018 housing market so far.

How I Ditched Debt: Tenacious Focus on the Goal
One woman’s triump over debt.

How to Get Rid of Bad Marks on Your Credit Report
Fighting back.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Credit, credit report, debt, housing market, real estate, trends

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

November 30, 2017 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 6 reasons there aren’t enough homes for sale. Also in the news: 3 day trading tax tricks, a major tax hike could be waiting for grad students, and giving up your rights when getting a credit card.

6 Reasons There Aren’t Enough Homes for Sale
It’s getting tougher to find a house.

3 Day-Trading Tax Tricks
You could qualify for tax breaks.

Grad Students, Expect a Major Tax Hike If House Tax Plan Passes
College is about to get even more expensive.

Does your credit card force you to give up your rights?
All about arbitration.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Credit Cards, day trading, grad students, housing market, mandatory arbitration, real estate, stock market, Stocks, Taxes

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

March 16, 2016 By Liz Weston

refinancingToday’s top story: How to win a bidding war in a hot housing market. Also in the news: How to retire during a bear market, how to get your financial priorities straight, and how to survive an IRS audit.

6 Ways to Win a Bidding War in a Hot Housing Market
Strategies to help you come out a winner.

How to retire in a bear market
Quitting work when the market isn’t cooperating.

Is Your Money Going Where It Needs To? How To Get Your Financial Priorities Straight.
Time to get things sorted.

The IRS Audit Survival Guide
Don’t panic.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: audit, bear market, financial priorities, housing market, IRS, Retirement, Taxes, tips

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

January 23, 2014 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: The retirement moves baby boomers should consider this year. Also in the news: Predictions about the economy, avoiding money scams, and the hottest real estate markets in the country.

5 Retirement Moves Boomers Should Make in 2014
Start learning about Social Security benefits.

5 Predictions About Your Money and the Economy in 2014
Could the economy get back on track?

4 Outrageous Scams Consumers Fall For
Just because you’re paranoid doesn’t mean they’re not out to get you.

10 hottest housing markets for 2014
Getting the most bang for your housing bucks.

Wait! Don’t make these common (and costly) tax mistakes
Filing close to the deadline could put you at risk for identity theft.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: baby boomers, housing market, Identity Theft, predictions, Retirement, scams, tax mistakes

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

November 14, 2013 By Liz Weston

Top Story: Predictions for the 2014 housing market. Also in the news: When is the best time to buy a new home, how we’re feeling about money, and the best place to rebuild your nest egg.

Glinkonomics: Predictions For The 2014 Housing Market
What’s to come in the year ahead.

Is There a Best Time to Buy a Home?
There is, and it’s coming up fast.

Survey Says … Our Many Moods About Money
How people are feeling about money.

Where Boomers Should be Investing Now
The best places to rebuild or secure your nest egg.

Best Credit Cards With 5% Cash Back Rotating Categories
Making your credit card work for you.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: credit card rewards, Credit Cards, housing market, real estate

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