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Monday’s need-to-know money news

December 3, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Free investments can come at a cost. Also in the news: How to not be your own worst enemy when investing, 5 things to cut your tax bill by December 31st, and how to increase your 401(k) or IRA contributions for 2019.

Free Investments Can Come at a Cost
Free doesn’t always mean without cost.

Don’t Be Your Own Worst Enemy When Investing
Look for help.

Do These 5 Things by Dec. 31 to Cut Your Tax Bill
You’ve still got time.

Increase Your 401(k) or IRA Contributions for 2019
Boost your retirement savings.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: 401(k), free investments, Investing, investments. taxes, IRA, tips

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

September 25, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How an engineer digs out of $100,000 in loans. Also in the news: What to do if Hurricane Florence hits your home and/or mortgage, 3 low-stress ways to invest for retirement, and the pros and cons of identity monitoring.

Debt Diary: How an Engineer Digs Out of $100,000 in Loans
Accounting for every single expense.

What to Do If Hurricane Florence Hits Your Home, Mortgage
Recovering from disaster.

3 Low-Stress Ways to Invest for Retirement
How to get started.

The Pros and Cons of Identity Monitoring Services
Are they worth the expense?

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: debt, Hurricane Florence, identity monitoring, Identity Theft, Investing, natural disasters, Retirement, Student Loans

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

August 23, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Plug into your car’s computer to save money and drive safer. Also in the news: How to reset retirement plans to weather a downturn, the easiest way to earn 6,000 Rapid Rewards point, and why you should pay off all of your debt before investing in stocks.

Plug Into Your Car’s Computer toonboardney, Drive Safer
Your on-board computer can tell you a lot about your driving habits.

How to Reset Retirement Plans to Weather a Downturn
Making the adjustments.

Quite Possibly the Easiest Way to Earn 6,000 Rapid Rewards Points
All it takes is a newsletter.

Pay off all your debt before investing in stocks
Credit card debt is the worst.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: automobiles, debt, Insurance, Investing, Rapid Rewards points, retirement plans, safe driving, stock market

Monday’s need-to-know money news

August 6, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to use autopay to boost your bottom line. Also in the news: 5 credit card habits to take to college and beyond, investing when you’re not bullish on the bull market and reviewing the best mobile payment systems.

How to Use Autopay to Boost Your Bottom Line
Automating payments can make your life much easier while also boosting your savings and credit rating.

5 Credit Card Habits to Take to College and Beyond
Time to embrace your budget.

Investing When You’re Not Bullish on the Bull Market
The clock is ticking on this market.

The Best Mobile Payment Systems
Consumer Reports takes on ApplePay, Venmo and more.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: autopay, bull market, Consumer Reports, credit card habits, Investing, mobile payments

Can you afford to help your kid start a business?

July 10, 2018 By Liz Weston

Amazon. Chipotle. GoPro.

These household-name businesses were launched thanks to investments by the founders’ parents. But parents also have sunk plenty of money into their offsprings’ doomed enterprises, sometimes endangering their retirements and family relationships in the process.

In my latest for the Associated Press, how not to offer money you can’t afford to lose.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: families and money, Investing

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

June 12, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How 1% savings hikes can spice up retired life by $1 million. Also in the news: 7 ways to save at Disneyland, why you shouldn’t let a down payment scare you from buying a home, and how Millennial men and women invest differently.

1% Savings Hikes Can Spice Up Retired Life by $1 Million
The earlier start, the better the boost.

7 Ways to Save at Disneyland — No Magic Required
Keeping your money away from the Mouse.

Don’t Let a Down Payment Scare You Off
Help is available for first-time buyers.

401(k) investing: How Millennial men and women invest differently
It goes back to childhood.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Disneyland, down payments, Investing, millennials, real estate, retirement savings, tips

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