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This week’s money news

November 21, 2022 By Liz Weston

This week’s top story: Smart Money podcast on crypto crash, and growing money fast. In other news: Timeline, fallout and what investors should know about FTX crash, the new reality of a $700 monthly car payment, and 5 key numbers to know about CDs.

Smart Money Podcast: Crypto Crash, and Growing Money Fast
This week’s episode starts with an explainer on the collapse of the FTX crypto exchange.

FTX Crash: Timeline, Fallout and What Investors Should Know
Crypto exchange FTX crashed this week, tanking major tokens in its wake. Here’s what it means for U.S. investors.

The New Reality: A $700 Monthly Car Payment
Monthly car payments continue to climb, thanks to rising interest rates and record-high car prices.

Want 4% on Your Savings? 5 Key Numbers to Know About CDs
The best CD rates are stellar right now. But consider CD terms, penalties and minimums too.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: CD, crypto, FTX crash, Investments, monthly car payments, Savings

Monday’s need-to-know money news

November 2, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 4 tax triggers new investors need to know about. Also in the news: A new episode of the SmartMoney podcast on identity theft and financial stability, how to compare Medicare Advantage plans, and how to save your finances by avoiding these common mistakes.

4 Tax Triggers New Investors Need to Know About
Advice from the tax pros.

Smart Money Podcast: Financial Stability and Identity Theft
Creating financial stability in an unstable world.

Medicare Advantage Plans: How to Compare
Medicare Advantage Plans are an alternative to Original Medicare, offered by private insurers. Here’s how to shop.

Save Your Finances by Avoiding These Common Mistakes
Some errors are more costly than others.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: common financial mistakes, financial stability, Identity Theft, Investments, investors, Medicare Advantage, SmartMoney podcast, tax triggers

Monday’s need-to-know money news

August 31, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: If doing less means saving more, try these 5 money moves. Also in the news: A new episode of the SmartMoney podcast on 401(k)s and struggling renters, how to diversify investing, and refinance your mortgage now to avoid a new fee.

If Doing Less Means Saving More, Try These 5 Money Moves
If the economic effects of the pandemic have cut your spending, you may have extra savings. Here’s what to do with them.

Smart Money Podcast: Renters Are Struggling, and What to Do With an Old 401(k)
Renters are

How to Diversify Investing in Stocks, Bonds and a Bit Beyond
Looking at alternative investments.

Refinance Your Mortgage Now to Avoid a New Fee
The new fee begins Dec. 1st.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Investments, money moves, refinancing mortgages, renters, SmartMoney podcast, tips

Friday’s need-to-know money news

July 31, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to increase your chances of credit card approval. Also in the news: How to transition from work-at-home novice to pro, why the weak dollar is good for your investments, and why champagne sales have gone flat.

How to Increase Your Chances of Credit Card Approval
Boost your odds by focusing on your credit scores.

Transition From Work-at-Home Novice to Pro
A check-in can help you get productivity, health and balance dialed in for the long run.

Why the Weak Dollar Is Good for Your Investments
The pandemic and low interest rates have weakened the dollar.

Champagne sales flattened by social distancing amid global pandemic
Not much to celebrate.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: champagne, Credit Cards, Investments, tips, weak dollar, work-at-home

Friday’s need-to-know money news

July 10, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Financial lessons we’ve learned while staying at home. Also in the news: 6 ways your investments can fund racial justice, how to organize important documents simply and safely, and see if you qualify for public service loan forgiveness with this tool.

Financial Lessons We’ve Learned While Staying at Home
Emergency funds are critical.

6 Ways Your Investments Can Fund Racial Justice
Putting your portfolio to work.

How to organize important documents simply and safely
What to keep and for how long.

See if You Qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness With This Tool
The criteria is strict.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: documents, financial lessons, important documents, Investments, pandemic, pubilc service loan forgiveness, racial justice

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

July 2, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Some taxpayers face a desperate wait for refunds. Also in the news: Are variable rate student loans worth the risk, 6 ways your investments can fund racial justice, and why your federal student loan servicer may be changing.

Some taxpayers face a desperate wait for refunds
IRS delays are hurting struggling families.

Even Near 1%, Are Variable Rate Student Loans Worth the Risk?
Your rate could change dramatically in the future.

6 Ways Your Investments Can Fund Racial Justice
Money makes change sustainable.

Your Federal Student Loan Servicer May Be Changing
Say goodbye to NelNet.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: cariable interest student loans, Investments, IRS, NelNet, racial justice, student loan servicers, tax refunds

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