Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: How one-income couples can remain equals. Also in the news: How to get your tax refund back ASAP, 7 financial scams, bubbles, and boondoggles, and Bogleheads, baby steps and other personal financial strategies you should know.

How One-Income Couples Can Remain Equals
Whether you previously had financial independence or now face the pressure of being a primary provider, it can be a tough adjustment. Being honest with your partner can help.

How to Get Your Tax Refund Back ASAP
While the IRS may always be behind, you can get ahead with these steps.

7 Financial Scams, Bubbles, and Boondoggles That Are Definitely Nothing Like Cryptocurrency and NFTs
You can’t learn anything about NFTs and crypto by considering history’s biggest pyramid schemes, scams, and bubbles. Nope, not a single thing.

Bogleheads, Baby Steps, and Other Personal Financial Strategies You Should Know
Here’s a primer on some of the most popular budgeting and investment strategies.

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: How gratitude can help your financial life. Also in the news: What’s being fixed with student loan forgiveness, a new Smart Money podcast deep dive on investing strategies, and what happens when you’re too sick to pay your credit card bills.

How Gratitude Can Help Your Financial Life
Taking stock of what you have.

Student Loan Forgiveness: What’s Getting Fixed?
Public service loan forgiveness is being repaired.

Smart Money Podcast: Nerdy Deep Dives: Investing, Part 3
Exploring investment strategies.

I Was in a Coma and Couldn’t Pay My Credit Card Bills
After a medical emergency, your card issuer may be able to make accommodations to lessen the financial strain.

Friday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: How to budget for a family trip to Disney. Also in the news: How to cancel an extended car warranty, investment strategies for 2019, and 5 credit card trends to watch in 2019.

How to Budget for a Family Trip to Disney
Saving money for the Mouse.

How to Cancel an Extended Car Warranty — and Why You Might Want To
An expensive gamble.

Investment Strategies for 2019
Conquring the first quarter.

5 Credit Card Trends To Watch In 2019
Higher interest rates are on the way.