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Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

August 20, 2013 By Liz Weston

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailThe Benefits of Financial Therapy
Could talking to a therapist help your financial woes?

5 Mistakes You Make When Managing Your Debt
The necessary strategies for managing your debt.

7 Ways To Be A Good Financial Role Model
Setting a good financial example for your kids.

Don’t get ripped off by credit card skimming at gas pumps
Avoiding financial and identity theft at the pump.

Credit score killers
How to beat these credit score slayers.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Credit Score, debt, gas, kids and money, managing debt, skimming

Monday’s need-to-know money news

July 29, 2013 By Liz Weston

Education savingsHow to avoid credit card rejection, getting your kids and their money ready college, and how to keep identity thieves out of your mail.

How Not to Get Rejected For a Credit Card
Tips on how to avoid the pain of rejection.

How to Keep Telemarketers at Bay

Ways to finally stop those annoying phone calls.

Four Money Conversations Parents Need to Have with Freshmen

Preparing your kids for their first real taste of freedom.

Junk Mail Poses Identity Theft Risks
Think twice before tossing away that solicitation.

5 Reasons You’re Earning More Money and You’re Still Miserable
Discover the science behind money and emotions.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: behavioral economics, Credit Cards, Identity Theft, kids and money

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

July 24, 2013 By Liz Weston

HomeInheriting Grandma’s frequent-flier miles, how to pay less for homeowner’s insurance, and what you need to know about rising interest rates.

How Student Loans Can Hurt Your Mortgage Application
Those pesky student loans can reduce your ability to borrow money.

Can You Inherit or Transfer Your Frequent-Flier Miles?
What happens to Grandma’s miles after she takes her final flight?

How to Reduce Your Home Insurance Costs
Home insurance doesn’t have to break the bank.

The Best Children’s Books for Money Lessons
It’s never too early to start teaching kids how to manage their money.

5 Things to Know About Rising Interest Rates
How to navigate the new lending environment.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: frequent flier, homeowners insurance, kids and money, mortgages, Student Loans, travel

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

July 23, 2013 By Liz Weston

california lottery ticketHelping your kids out of credit card trouble, what to do with the $500 you just won on a scratch ticket, and protecting your home while you’re on vacation.

My Kid’s in Credit Card Debt. What Do I Do?
The best way to help your kid begin to manage their debt.

How to Replace Important Documents
Whether lost to thieves or mother nature, these steps will help you replace your vital documents.

What the Unbundling of Airline Fees Means for Your Wallet
Want a guaranteed window seat? It’s going to cost you.

Jackpot! Six Tips to Managing a Windfall
Someone has to win the lottery eventually!

Are You Leaving the Door Open to Thieves?
Don’t come home to a nightmare after your vacation.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Credit Cards, kids and money, vacation, windfalls

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

July 10, 2013 By Liz Weston

iStock_000016540552XSmallWhat 20-somethings can learn financially from their elders, how much that adorable new baby is going to cost you, and why the more you know could mean the more you spend.

7 Key Money Lessons for 20-Somethings
Old-school money habits can help the new school financially.

Raising Baby: Just How Much Does it Cost?
So very cute and so very expensive.

Same-Sex Couples Face New Financial-Future – and Opportunities
What same-sex couples should focus on financially now that DOMA is done.

When Informed Shopping is Dumb Shopping
How more information can lead to dumber purchases.

How Credit Card Companies Spot Fraud Before You Do
Credit card companies are tracking your spending patterns in order to prevent fraud.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Credit Cards, fraud, gay marriage, Identity Theft, kids and money, raising kids, saving money

In case you missed it: the youth edition

July 5, 2013 By Liz Weston

Cut up cardsSpurning credit cards means younger people have less toxic debt but they may be doing inadvertent damage to their credit scores and costing themselves money. Learn more in “Why young people hate credit cards.”

Read some smart answers to the awkward questions your kids may ask about family finances in “One way money is a lot like sex.”

You’ve probably read that student loan rates doubled on Monday, but that’s not quite true. Read “Student loan rates: Facts amid the fictions” for the straight scoop.

Have a great weekend!

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Credit Cards, Credit Reports, Credit Scores, credit scoring, Debts, federal student loans, FICO, FICO scores, kids and money, Student Loan, student loan debt, Student Loans

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