Ask Liz Weston

Get smart with your money

Identity Theft

Monday’s need-to-know money news

By

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: Five things to know about filing taxes for 2014. Also in the news: What you need to know about the UPS hack, when you should accept financial help from your parents, and how to score some last minute Labor Day travel deals.

Filing Taxes for 2014: 5 Things to Know
Planning ahead for tax season.

The UPS Hack: What You Need to Know
Yet another data breach.

When Should You Accept Financial Help From Your Parents?
When do you need to swallow your pride?

Great last minute Labor Day travel deals
There’s still time to plan a getaway.

4 of the worst financial gifts you can give
Scratch these off the list.

Friday’s need-to-know money news

By

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: What you should be teaching your kids about retirement. Also in the news: Why there’s more to your credit than just paying your cards, tips on how to prevent financial insomnia, and the long term damage of identity theft.

4 Things to Teach Your Kids About Retirement
Getting on the right path for the future.

You Can Pay Your Credit Cards & Still Wreck Your Credit
Why timing is important.

6 Financial Moves to Prevent Sleepless Nights
You need your rest.

Identity Theft Causes Years Of Financial Damage
How to prevent it.

Personal-Finance Hack Courtesy of Harvard
Without the price of an Ivy League education!

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

By

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: Hackers steal close to five million hospital records. Also in the news: When to get your student a credit card, why a mini-retirement could restart your career, and the three powers of attorney everyone needs.

Hospitals Say Hackers Stole Records of 4.5 Million Patients
Community Health Systems operates 206 hospitals in 29 states.

Getting Your Student a Credit Card
Testing their personal responsibility.

Why a Mini-Retirement May Rejuvenate Your Career
And save you money at the same time.

Three Powers of Attorney Everyone Needs
The essentials for protecting yourself.

How Do You Stay Motivated With Your Financial Goals?
Keeping your eyes on the prize.

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

By

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: Another day, another massive online security breach. Also in the news: How to decide between brand name and generic, tips for a successful retirement plan, and protecting yourself from bad credit vultures.

7 steps to stronger, more secure passwords
Yet another massive security breach puts millions at risk of identity theft.

Name Brand or Generic? 10 Items Where It Pays to Pick Right
Saving money may not always be worth the cost.

9 Steps to a Successful Retirement Plan
Time tested methods put you on the road to retirement success.

How to protect yourself from credit-card bullies
Don’t become a victim of bad credit predators.

4 Rules to Live By When Making an Offer on a House
How to successfully negotiate your home purchase.

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

By

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: How early withdrawals can take a chunk out of your retirement savings. Also in the news: The smart way to go into debt, retirement mistakes you need to avoid, and three ways consumers become victims of identity theft.

How Early Withdrawals Can Tax Your Retirement Savings
Taxes and penalties abound.

The Smart Ways to Go Into Debt
Yes, you read that correctly.

The 7 Retirement Mistakes That Finance Experts Tell Their Clients to Avoid
You don’t want to make these.

3 Ways Consumers Fall Victim to Identity Theft
You’ll want to avoid these, too.

Laziness Can Cost You: 5 Ways Renters Set Themselves Up for Failure
Due diligence and research is an absolute must.

Monday’s need-to-know money news

By

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: How to raise kids who are smart about money. Also in the news: How to save on your trip to Disney World, deciding when to hire a financial adviser, and the five things identity thieves are hoping you’ll do.

3 Ways You Can Raise Kids Who Are Smart About Money
Starting them off early.

Twelve Money-Saving Tactics for Disney World
Don’t turn your wallet over to Mickey.

When is the right time to hire a financial adviser?
Knowing when it’s time to get help.

5 Things Identity Thieves Want You to Do
Don’t give the jerks what they want.

Risk and Responsibility: Should You Cosign on a Loan?
Assessing a huge responsibility.