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Friday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: Curb inflation with 5 credit card perks. Also in the news: What you need to know about Apple’s Buy Now Pay Later feature, how to tell if free business software will cost you, and how one person ditched $20K in debt.

Curb Inflation With 5 Credit Card Perks
Your credit card may hold some valuable money-saving features or benefits, whether your goal is to pay off debt or save on costs.

What You Need to Know About Apple’s Buy Now, Pay Later Feature
Apple Pay Later divides your purchase into four equal installments with zero interest or fees, but there are risks to “buy now, pay later” plans.

How to Tell if Free Business Software Will Cost You
Free business software may have no upfront costs, but you could pay for it in other ways.

How I Ditched Debt: From $20K to $0 in Five Years and 8 Steps
I dug deep into a bag of tricks and tips to pay down debt. Here are the ones that made the most difference.

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: How to avoid bad money advice. Also in the news: A new episode of the Smart Money podcast on being creative with money, how to pay for summer fun, and 25% of Americans are delaying retirement due to inflation.

How to Avoid Bad Money Advice
We are surrounded by bad money advice, and it literally pays to be able to separate the useful from the ridiculous.

Smart Money Podcast: Get Creative About Money With Paco de Leon
This week’s episode is dedicated to a chat with Paco de Leon, author and creative.

How to Pay for Summer Fun: Financing Boats, RVs and More
Before deciding to finance a summer toy, consider your budget, what financing options make the most sense and any related costs.

25% of Americans are delaying retirement due to inflation, survey finds
Americans’ finances are being squeezed as inflation pushes up prices on things such as rent, groceries and gasoline.

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: Are reluctant home sellers too attached to their low rates? Also in the news: Are I bonds a good investment, a new episode of the Smart Money podcast on a travel nerd’s guide to Costa Rica, and the best time to buy cars, appliances, and other things that have been hard hit by inflation.

Are Reluctant Home Sellers Too Attached to Their Low Rates?
An effect that’s difficult to quantify.

Are I Bonds a Good Investment?
I bonds are a safe way to guard your money against inflation, but what do you risk by keeping your money out of the market?

Smart Money Podcast: Nerdy Travel Diaries: Getaway to Costa Rica
This episode, Sean talks with NerdWallet travel editor Kevin Berry about his recent trip to Costa Rica.

The Best Time to Buy Cars, Appliances, and Other Things That Have Been Hit Hard by Inflation
If you can’t necessarily shop cheap, you might as well shop smart.

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

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.

Monday’s need-to-know money

Today’s top story: How to save more when inflation makes your money count less. Also in the news: A new episode of the Smart Money podcast on choosing the best crypto and Bitcoin coming to 401(k) plans, what to do if your car is stolen, and understanding the role of a power of attorney agent.

How to Save More When Inflation Makes Your Money Count Less
You can adjust your spending and saving strategies to help lessen the impact of inflation.

Smart Money Podcast: Bitcoin 401(k)s and Choosing the Best Crypto
Cryptocurrencies coming to Fidelity 401(k) plans.

What to Do if Your Car Is Stolen
Here’s when to call the police, what your insurance covers and more.

What Is a Power of Attorney Agent (and How Do You Choose One)?
If you’re aging independently, it’s important to have someone you trust in charge of your affairs.

Friday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: What to do if a loved one owes you money. Also in the news: How to save more when inflation makes your money count less, how to visit Hawaii on a budget, and 9 ways to bolster financial intimacy in a new relationship.

A Loved One Owes You Money. Now What?
What should you do when they don’t pay you back?

How to save more when inflation makes your money count less
During inflation, consumers can adjust their spending and saving strategies to help lessen the impact that inflation has on the value of their money

Save on Hawaii Travel Even as Demand Soars
With the lifting of COVID restrictions, vacationers are once again flocking to the Aloha State.

9 Ways to Foster Financial Intimacy in a New Relationship
https://lifehacker.com/9-ways-to-foster-financial-intimacy-in-a-new-relationsh-1848878428

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: To fight inflation, take down food expenses. Also in the news: A new episode of the Smart Money podcast featuring a nerdy travel diary, how to handle the benefits at your new and improved job, and how to avoid 13 of the most persistent online scams.

To Fight Inflation, Take Down Food Expenses
Rising food prices are putting pressure on household budgets, but cooking more creatively can help control costs.

Smart Money Podcast: Nerdy Travel Diaries: Weightlifting in New Mexico
A Travel Nerd shares her story about going to New Mexico for a weightlifting meet and how she saved money along the way.

You Got a Better Job. Now, How Do You Handle the Benefits?
Between 401(k)s, HSAs and ESPPs, new benefits can feel confusing. Knowing how to prioritize them can help you take full advantage of your new perks.

13 Persistent Online Scams (and How to Avoid Them)
Learn how to protect yourself from these common online scams and schemes.

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: Credit card debt has dropped, but inflation may change that. Also in the news: How to make summer 2022 travel plans that actually happen, how the end of the mask mandate could increase travel costs, and how much house you can get for $350K.

Credit Card Debt Has Dropped, But Inflation May Change That
Americans made big gains in paying off credit card debt over the past few years, but it may not last.

How to make summer 2022 travel plans that actually happen
After two years of cancellations, deferments and marathon sessions with airline customer service, many travelers are hoping to book summer trips that actually pan out this year.

Passengers cheered the end of masks on flights, but they won’t be cheering these prices
More people are taking to the skies than at any point since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. And it’s costing them more as a result.

Here’s How Much House You Can Buy for $350K
The median home price gets you a studio apartment in some cities and a mansion in others.

Monday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: How a home improvement fund can upgrade your new house to a home. Also in the news: Single-income couples, and when to use your FSA and HSA, and how rising inflation could mean your home is underinsured.

How a Home Improvement Fund Can Upgrade Your New House to a Home
A home improvement fund can help you be ready for repairs and updates after you buy.

Smart Money Podcast: Single-Income Couples, and When to Use Your FSA and HSA
Moving from two incomes to one is a financial challenge but can offer couples a chance to build their relationship.

Rising Inflation Could Mean Your Home Is Underinsured
Rising construction costs could leave many homeowners without enough insurance. Here’s how to know you have sufficient coverage to rebuild should the worst happen.

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