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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

October 13, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: The myths and realities of building your credit. Also in the news: What to expect if you test positive for COVID while traveling abroad, how to handle a top travel concern that emerged this summer, and how to tell if your employer’s 401(K) plan is any good.

Building Your Credit: Myths and Reality
Separating truth from fiction.

What to Expect If You Test Positive for COVID While Traveling Abroad
Testing positive while abroad can be expensive, stressful and, quite frankly, kind of boring.

How to Handle a Top Travel Concern That Emerged This Summer
Overcrowding tops the list of concerns for travelers, but there are steps you can take to avoid a wait.

How to Tell If Your Employer’s 401(k) Is Actually Good
Any 401(k) plan with a match is better than nothing—but here’s how to know whether yours is among the best.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: 401(k) plan, bulding credit myths, COVID, international travel, overcrowding

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

June 16, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Google, Walgreens and H&R Block want to be your bank. Also in the news: 6 packing and planning tips for long-term travel, the imminent return of international travel, and Verizon’s new children’s money management app.

Google, Walgreens and H&R Block Want to Be Your Bank
Companies are working with partner banks to offer FDIC-insured accounts through their own apps and platforms.

6 Packing and Planning Tips for Long-Term Travel
No matter how long you plan to work abroad, these preparations can help set you up for a smoother trip.

Ask a Travel Nerd: I’m Vaccinated — Can I Finally Go Abroad?
The return of international travel is imminent, but you’ll have to book soon and be flexible with your plans.

Verizon introduces a children’s money management app
It’s never too early to start teaching financial responsibility.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: banking, children's money app, Google, H&R Block, international travel, long-term travel, Verizon, Walgreens

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

May 5, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: What COVID-Era travel changes are likely here to stay? Also in the news: How to travel cheaply and safely this summer, 5 key credit card strategies for international travel, and the best no-fee credit card welcome bonuses right now.

What COVID-Era Travel Changes Are Likely Here to Stay?
The pandemic has changed the standards for working on the road and cleanliness on airplanes.

How to Travel Safely and Cheaply This Summer
Continue to follow CDC guidelines for travel, but book sooner than later to save money for summer trips.

5 Key Credit Card Strategies for International Travelers
People who spend a lot of time abroad should look for travel credit cards with international perks and partners.

The Best No-Fee Credit Card Welcome Bonuses Right Now
You don’t need to pay a big annual fee to get a bonus.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: COVID-era travel, international travel, no-fee credit card welcome bonuses, safe travel tips, travel tips

Friday’s need-to-know money news

April 30, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How shopping small makes a big impact in your community. Also in the news: How Biden’s capital gains tax hike could affect you, 5 key credit card strategies for international travelers, and why fake travel sites are fooling more people.

How Shopping Small Makes a Big Impact in Your Community
Invest in your community.

Would Biden’s Capital Gains Tax Hike Affect You? Probably Not
The average retirement saver should carry on as usual, since capital gains taxes typically don’t apply to investments like 401(k)s.

5 Key Credit Card Strategies for International Travelers
People who spend a lot of time abroad should look for travel credit cards with international perks and partners.

Why Fake Travel Sites Are Fooling More People
Don’t get duped.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: capital gains tax, fake travel sites, international travel, shopping small

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

April 28, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 5 key credit card strategies for international travelers. Also in the news: How an iBuyer helps gets the timing right, missing the boat on SPACs, and how to plan for your student loan payments to resume this October.

5 Key Credit Card Strategies for International Travelers
People who spend a lot of time abroad should look for travel credit cards with international perks and partners.

The Property Line: How an iBuyer Helps Get the Timing Right
iBuyers let you make a non-contingent offer, set a flexible closing date and give you the power to buy with cash.

Miss the Boat on SPACs? It May Be for the Better
The SPAC party may be over, but if you missed it, you likely didn’t miss much.

How to Plan for Your Student Loan Payments to Resume This October
Only a few months left.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: credit card strategies, iBuyer, international travel, real estate, SPACs, Student Loans

Monday’s need-to-know money news

April 26, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: What to do with extra money? Also in the morning: A new episode of the Smart Money podcast on air travel and collection accounts on credit reports, 6 reasons not to skip renters insurance, and how not to sabotage your savings with self-care.

What to Do With Extra Money
Extra cash is great, but what should you do with it? Investing is often the answer.

Smart Money Podcast: Air Travel and Collections Accounts on Credit Reports
Time to get back in the skies?

6 Reasons Not to Skip Renters Insurance
Renters insurance covers more than just the stuff in your apartment.

Don’t Let Self-Care Sabotage Your Savings
Self-care doesn’t have to punish your bank account.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: collection accounts, extra money, international travel, renters insurance, self-care, Smart Money podcast

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