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Thursday’s need-to-know money news

June 24, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to harness your HSA’s superpowers. Also in the news: A scam alerts on the Child Tax Credit, how to avoid costly home selling mistakes, and in a hot used-car market, used electric cars can be a deal.

How to Harness Your HSA’s Superpowers
A health savings account can help you supercharge your savings with big tax advantages for you and your kids.

Scam Alert: Child Tax Credit Is Automatic; No Need to Apply
The IRS won’t call, text or email you so beware of unsolicited communications.

The Property Line: Avoid These Costly Home Selling Mistakes
Here’s how to avoid home selling mistakes that could slow the process, cause frustration and cost you money.

In This Hot Used Car Market, Used Plug-Ins Can Be a Deal
With used car prices up dramatically and gas prices peaking, older plug-in vehicles might be a good deal for some.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: child tax credit, electric cars, health savings account, home selling mistakes, HSA, scam alert, tips

Friday’s need-to-know money news

June 12, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to stand out in a tough job market. Also in the news: 3 ways to skip your bank’s long phone lines, how a temporary relocation during the pandemic may affect your taxes, and new HSA rules.

How to Stand Out in a Tough Job Market
A message for the Class of 2020.

3 Ways to Skip Your Bank’s Long Phone Lines
Don’t sit on hold forever.

How Will a Temporary Relocation During the Pandemic Affect Your Taxes?
You may be required to file twice.

New HSA Account Rules
New rules make HSAs even more valuable.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: banking, class of 2020, health savings account, HSA, job hunting, pandemic, relocation, resumes, Taxes, tips

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

May 21, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Should seniors consider a reverse mortgage now? Also in the news: Make the most of these store cards during a crisis, financial experts say a recession could be looming, and why you should think of your HSA as an extension of your emergency fund.

Should Seniors Consider a Reverse Mortgage Now?
Reverse mortgages offer tax-free cash for home equity, but understand how they work and explore alternatives.

Make the Most of These Store Cards During a Crisis
Some of the best cards to optimize your budget.

Financial experts say a recession could be looming; here’s how you can prepare
Be proactive.

Think of Your HSA as an Extension of Your Emergency Fund
Your contributions can increase in 2021.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: emergency fund, health savings account, HSA, recession, reverse mortgage, store credit cards, tips

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

May 8, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: When can I retire? Also in the news: How to get your own royal family photos at commoner prices, how to make the most of your HSA, and how living in one of these cities means you could pay your student debt off sooner.

When Can I Retire?
How to determine the right time.

Get Your Own ‘Royal’ Family Photos at Commoner Prices
You don’t need a castle.

How to make the most of your HSA — for now, and the future
Protecting your health costs.

Living in one of these cities means you could pay your student debt off quicker, study says
Cost of living can make a big difference.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: family photos, health savings account, HSA, Retirement, royal family, student debt, Student Loans

Friday’s need-to-know money news

May 4, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Where college students can find emergency money, food and housing. Also in the news: 8 ways to get cheap movie tickets, how the new CFPB prepaid card rule affects you, and your 2018 HSA contribution limit just changed (again).

Where College Students Can Find Emergency Money, Food and Housing
You’re not alone.

8 Ways to Get Cheap Movie Tickets
More money for snacks.

CFPB Prepaid Card Rule: How It Affects You
New protections.

Your 2018 HSA Contribution Limit Just Changed (Again)
A $50 increase.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: CFPB prepaid cards, college students, emergencies, HSA, HSA contribution limit, movie tickets

Friday’s need-to-know money news

February 5, 2016 By Liz Weston

18ixgvpiu0s24jpgToday’s top story: Key factors to look for when evaluating your 401(k) plan. Also in the news: Banks turn to lottery-type prizes to get you to save, how to maximize your HSA in 2016, and how your student loan debt could threaten your retirement.

3 Key Factors When Evaluating Your 401(k) Plan
Finding a plan that works in your best interests.

Banks dangle lottery-like prizes to turn people into savers
Could a shot at a prize get you to save?

10 Ways to Maximize Your HSA in 2016
Making the most of your medical expense dollars.

How Does Your Student Loan Debt Threaten Your Retirement?
Will you still be paying back your loans into your 60’s?

How Mortgage, Auto, and Student Loan Credit Inquiries Affect Your FICO Score
Old vs new formulas.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: 401(k), banking, Credit Score, FICO score, health savings account, HSA, Retirement, Savings, student loan debt, Student Loans

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