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This week’s money news

January 30, 2023 By Liz Weston

This week’s top story: Smart Money podcast on no-spend month 2.0, and recovering from credit damage. In other news: February mortgage rates on the downslope by end of month, having a conversation about fraud with older adults, and how to save your job from laying off.

Smart Money Podcast: No-Spend Month 2.0, and Recovering From Credit Damage
This week’s episode starts with a conversation about how to do a no-spend month that will work for you.

February Mortgage Rates on the Downslope by End of Month
With inflation in retreat, mortgage rates could follow downward.

Have a Conversation (Not a Lecture) About Fraud With Older Adults
Chatting with older adults about fraud and scams could help everybody in the conversation avoid becoming a victim.

Industries Most Likely to See Layoffs + How to Save Your Job
Money News & Moves: As layoffs escalate, these are the jobs most at risk — and how to protect yours.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: conversation about fraud with older adults, February 2023 mortgage rates, fraud, layoffs, no-spend month, recovering from credit damage, save your jobs

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

June 2, 2022 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Mortgage rates are in for a bumpy ride in June. Also in the news: Should you get a home equity line of credit, common myths about travel insurance, and what to do (and not do) if you’re ever fired or laid off.

Mortgage Rates Are In for a Bumpy Ride in June
Mortgage rates might be volatile in June.

Your New Home Has Grown in loan, Value. Should You Get a HELOC?
Some new homeowners have seen tremendous growth in their equity in a short period of time. If you meet lender requirements, a HELOC is one way to access it.

6 Common Myths About Travel Insurance and What It Covers
Travel insurance isn’t a magic Band-Aid on trip troubles. It’s important to know what coverage you need.

What to Do (and Not Do) If You Ever Get Fired or Laid Off
You might want to tell your boss exactly what you think of them—but let’s hold off on that.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: fired, HELOC, home equity line of credit, layoffs, mortgage rates, travel insurance myths

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

October 12, 2016 By Liz Weston

teen-creditToday’s top story: What it takes to succeed on a debt management plan. Also in the news: How to stash cash and still eat well in college, using price matching to save, and how to prepare your finances for a layoff.

What It Takes to Succeed on a Debt Management Plan
Staying on track.

5 Ways to Stash Cash and Still Eat Well in College
You don’t have to live on ramen.

Use Price Matching to Avoid Leaving Money on the Table
Getting the lowest price available.

Prepare Your Finances for a Layoff
Preparing for life without a paycheck.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: college, debt management plans, layoffs, price matching, saving money

Monday’s need-to-know money news

June 20, 2016 By Liz Weston

18ixgvpiu0s24jpgToday’s top story: How to save on your cellphone bill when moving. Also in the news: how to survive a job loss, why millennials aren’t in a rush to buy a home, and why you shouldn’t wait to tackle your debt.

Moving? One Simple Change Could Save You Money on Your Cell Phone Bill in a New State
Taxes and fees vary from state to state.

How to Survive a Job Loss
Getting through a financially difficult time.

Are Millennials the Renter Generation?
Not rushing to buy a home.

Don’t Wait Until Your Debt Starts Hurting to Begin Tackling It
The sooner the better.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: cell phone bulls, debt, layoffs, millennials, real estate, unemployment

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

May 5, 2016 By Liz Weston

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: The best credit card tips for May. Also in the news: Tips to weather the financial storm of a layoff, what the new FICO score means for you, and carryovers to remember when doing your 2016 tax planning.

NerdWallet’s Best Credit Card Tips for May 2016
Time for some spring credit cleaning.

Laid Off? 3 Tips to Weather the Fiscal Storm
Don’t panic.

How to save $1,000 each month, and what the new FICO score means for you
FICO changes are afoot.

5 carryovers to remember when doing 2016 tax planning
It’s never too early to start planning next year’s taxes.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: credit card tips, Credit Cards, Credit Score, FICO score, layoffs, tax planning, tips

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

November 20, 2013 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to avoid charity scams. Also in the news: Money lessons from retirees, money-saving tips for travelers, and how a grandparents’ gift for college could ruin a student’s financial aid.

4 Ways to Avoid Charity Scams
Protecting your empathy from being preyed upon.

5 Financial Lessons from Retirees
Voices of experience.

3 Smart Money-Saving Tips For Your Travels
More money for souvenirs!

Grandparents’ 529 College Distributions Can Be a Ticking Time Bomb
A loving gesture which could ruin a student’s financial aid.

Laid Off? 5 Tips To Get Back On Your Feet
How not to become complacent during a layoff.

Filed Under: Liz's Books Tagged With: 529, charity scams, financial advice, financial aid, layoffs, Retirement, travel tips

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