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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

August 24, 2016 By Liz Weston

22856641_SAToday’s top story: Finding your college savings “magic number.” Also in the news: What to do when your bank isn’t measuring up, what to buy (and skip) over Labor Day weekend, and how teachers are bringing financial literacy into classrooms.

Finding Your ‘Magic Number’ for College Savings
Coming up with a reasonable estimate.

Bank Not Measuring Up? How to Tell and What to Do
You don’t have to stick with a bad bank.

What to Buy (and Skip) Over Labor Day Weekend
Navigating the sales.

How Teachers Are Bringing Financial Literacy Lessons to the Classroom
Getting kids excited about saving.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: banking, college tuition, kids and money, labor day sales, sales, saving

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

August 16, 2016 By Liz Weston

imagesToday’s top story: Simple ways to teach your kids about money. Also in the news: Investing tips for those in their 20s, the best things about buying a house in the fall, and why you should look at frugality as a method instead of a lifestyle.

Simple Ways to Teach Your Children About Money
It’s never too early to start.

5 Investing Tips for Your 20s
Taking the longview.

The 7 Best Things About Buying a House in the Fall
Timely tax deductions.

Think of frugality as a method, not a lifestyle, to avoid wasting your time
It’s not just about saving money.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: frugality, Investing, kids and money, millennials, real estate, saving money, tips

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

August 4, 2016 By Liz Weston

shutterstock_38185810-2Today’s top story: What to do when you’re denied a checking account. Also in the news: What a credit score of 600 means, using fantasy football strategies for your investment portfolio, and how to teach your kids to budget.

Denied a Checking Account? What to Do Now
Finding affordable alternatives.

My Credit Score Is 600 — Is That Bad?
Could be worse. But could also be better.

3 Winning Fantasy Football Strategies for Your Investment Portfolio
Get your draft picks in order.

9 Ways Parents Can Teach Young Kids to Budget
Creating financially sound adults.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: checking account, Chexsystems, Credit Score, investment portfolios, kids and money

Monday’s need-to-know money news

August 1, 2016 By Liz Weston

Student-LoansToday’s top story: How to do what your love and still pay off your student loans. Also in the news: What to consider before attending a for-profit college, five crucial personal finance lessons to teach your children, and how to make the most of working with a financial advisor.

How to Do What You Love and Pay Off Your Student Loans
They’re not mutually exclusive.

5 Things to Consider Before Attending a For-Profit College
Reading the fine print.

Teach Your Children These 5 Crucial Personal Finance Lessons
Starting them off on the right foot.

How To Make The Most Of Working With A Financial Advisor
Getting the advice you need.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: financial advisors, for-profit colleges, kids and money, personal finance lessons, Student Loans

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

July 28, 2016 By Liz Weston

teen-creditToday’s top story: What your high schooler needs to know about credit cards. Also in the news: Saying goodbye to foreign transaction fees, the new calling limits facing debt collectors, and how letting your adult child stay home could benefit you financially.

Credit Card Basics for High School Students
What your high schooler needs to know.

As International Travel Grows, Foreign Transaction Fees Get Left Behind
Bid farewell to foreign transaction fees.

Debt collectors could face new limits on calls
Changing the collection game.

Read This Before You Push Your Deadbeat Millennial Out of the House
Having your adult child at home could be financially beneficial.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: adult children, boomerang generation, Credit Cards, debt collectors, foreign transaction fees, kids and money

Monday’s need-to-know money news

June 13, 2016 By Liz Weston

1436536219414Today’s top story: Time to give your financial goals a midyear checkup. Also in the news: The statute of limitations on debt, how to save on child care, and financial concepts to teach your teen.

Give Your Financial Goals a Midyear Checkup
Checking your progress.

The Difference Between a Debt’s “Statute of Limitations” and Your Credit History
The debts that will not die.

7 Ways to Save on Child Care
Saving where you can.

5 Financial Concepts To Teach Your Teen Before High School Graduation
Get them on the right path before they leave for college.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: child care, Credit, credit report, debt, financial goals, kids and money, teens and money

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