life insurance

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

June 3, 2015 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to refinance your home without piles of paperwork. Also in the news: Why you should skip credit card advances, understanding your life insurance policy, and 10 ways you could be throwing money away.

Can You Refinance Your Home Without a Mountain of Paperwork?
Finding a loan that doesn’t require a million documents.

Skip Credit Card Cash Advances: Convenience Costs Too Much
Quick cash can come with a heavy price tag.

Managing Your Life Insurance Policy: Understanding Key Terms
Knowledge is power.

10 Ways That Too Many People Throw Money Away
Stop doing that!

Monday’s need-to-know money news

April 6, 2015 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to make saving for retirement less miserable. Also in the news: The best type of financial plan, refinancing your student loans, and four ways to cut the cost of life insurance.

How to Take the Misery Out of Saving for Retirement
It doesn’t have to be painful.

The Best Financial Plan is the One That Motivates You to Take Action
Motivation could be the key to success.

How to Decide If You Should Refinance Your Student Loans
Navigating the murky waters of refinancing.

4 Ways to Cut the Cost of Life Insurance
Don’t pay more than you have to.

Monday’s need-to-know money news

January 12, 2015 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Life insurance benefits you may not know about. Also in the news: The upside of waiting to take Social Security, how to have tough financial conversations, and ten ways you might sabotage your new year’s resolutions.

3 Life Insurance Benefits You Did Not Know About
Alternatives to using life insurance as a financial planning tool.

Getting Paid To Wait: Increase Your Social Security Benefit
Taking Social Security later could significantly increase your benefits.

How to Have Hard Financial Conversations With Those Close to You
Tackling the tough subjects.

10 Ways You Might Sabotage Your 2015 Financial Resolutions
Stay strong!

What You Should Know Before Paying Off Old Debt
When paying off old debt is the right move.

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

November 13, 2014 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to handle frustration with your financial advisor. Also in the news: Making your frequent flier miles work harder, easing your anxieties over savings, and what to do with the 401(k) from your last job.

What to Do When You’re Fed Up With Your Financial Advisor
It’s time for a sit-down.

Make Frequent Flier Miles Work Better for You, in Just 2 Steps
Getting the most you can from the airlines.

Is Outliving Your Savings a Fate Worse Than Death?
How to ease your anxieties.

This Cartoon Shows You What to Do With the 401(k) From Your Last Job
Making the process easier to understand.

Is Your Life Insurance Worthless?
Don’t put your policy at risk.

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

November 5, 2014 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How often you need to change your passwords. Also in the news: The truth about life insurance, annuities, and financial aid, how to catch up on your retirement savings after 50, and the four necessities for a successful retirement.

How Often Should You Change Your Passwords?
More often than you think.

Consumers Beware: The Truth About Life Insurance, Annuities And College Financial Aid
How they all tie together.

Over Age 50? How to Catch Up on Retirement Savings
There’s still time.

4 Necessities for a Successful Retirement
It takes more than just money.

A Prescription for Financial Wellness
Getting yourself financially healthy.

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

October 21, 2014 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Life insurance mistakes you must avoid. Also in the news: The gift tax, how to get better financial advice, and seven credit card strategies that can improve your credit.

Five Life Insurance Mistakes That Can Haunt You
These mistakes can be costly for both you and your loved ones.

Remember, Some Gifts Are Taxed
The gifts that keep on giving (and taking).

A Simple Tool for Getting Better Financial Advice
It’s about more than just your money.

7 Credit Card Strategies to Help Your Credit
Using your cards to give your credit a boost.

4 Great Ideas from Hanging Around with Financial Bloggers
Tips from those in the know.