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Monday’s need-to-know money news

April 11, 2022 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How Millennials can take their money beyond the basics. Also in the news: A new episode of the Smart Money podcast on spring money tasks and debt strategies, using your tax refund to pay down debt, and how fear, doubt and uncertainty can derail crypto and investing plans.

How Millennials Can Take Their Money Beyond the Basics
You’ve mastered money management fundamentals, which served you well for a time. But a few tweaks to your finances will make a big difference as you approach your 40s and beyond.

Smart Money Podcast: 3 Spring Money Tasks, and Debt Payoff Options
Check on your money goals. Then learn about several debt payoff strategies, which vary in their effectiveness.

Use Your Tax Refund to Knock Down Debt, Lift Your Finances
Bringing balances down can save on interest, help your credit score and clear the path to reaching financial goals.

FUD: Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt Can Derail Crypto, Investing Plans
Cryptocurrency investors commonly use the term FUD to describe what they see as unfounded skepticism.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: cryptocurrency, debt strategies, FUD, millennials and money, Smart Money podcast, tax refunds

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

April 5, 2022 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Spring-clean your finances with some automation. Also in the news: How millennials can take their money to the next level, the latest scams targeting taxpayers, and which airline has the best rewards.

Spring-clean finances with some automation
Consider these strategies from financial experts.

Millennial Money: Take your money to the next level
It’s time for your money management to grow up a bit.

Tax Season Is Here Again, and So Are the Scams Targeting Taxpayers
The latest scams, and how to protect yourself.

Who has the best airline rewards?
Deciphering what your miles are worth.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: airline rewards, financial spring cleaning, millennials and money, tax scams

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

July 9, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Today’s definition of financial adulthood is more flexible than ever. Also in the news: Which airlines have handled COVID-19 the best, 3 ways to say no at a car dealership, and a beginner’s guide to filling out your W-4.

Today’s Definition of Financial Adulthood Is More Flexible Than Ever
Young adults are rethinking their financial plans.

Which Airlines Have Handled COVID-19 the Best?
Where does your favorite rank?

3 Ways to Say No at a Car Dealership
Staanding firm in the finance office.

A Beginner’s Guide to Filling Out Your W-4
The IRS makes it confusing.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: airlines, auto-buying tips, COVID-19, millennials and money, Taxes, travel, W-4

Friday’s need-to-know money news

February 28, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Concerned about Coronoavirus? How to prepare your house, mind and bank account. Also in the news: 3 ways Millennials are getting money right, what to buy (and skip) in March, and 6 moves to make if you’ve saved more than $1,000 in your checking account.

Concerned About Coronavirus? How to Prepare Your House, Mind and Bank Account
Practical steps.

3 Ways Millennials Are Getting Money Right
Forget the avocado toast trope.

What to Buy (and Skip) in March
Deep discounts on tax software.

If You’ve Saved More Than $1,000 in Your Checking Account, Make These 6 Moves
Don’t let it sit there.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: banking, checking accounts, Coronavirus, March shopping, millennials and money, money moves, tips

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

September 27, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to write a will that won’t trigger a family feud. Also in the news: Bundling insurance doesn’t always save money, Millennials are doing just fine with their finances, and deciding if you can afford to have kids.

How to Write a Will That Won’t Trigger a Family Feud
Keeping the peace during a difficult time.

Will You Save Money Bundling Insurance? Not Always
The pros and cons of bundles.

Don’t Believe the Hype About Millennials and Money
They’re doing just fine.

Are You Too Broke to Be a Parent?
Making important financial decisions.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: bundling insurance, Estate Planning, family planning, millennials and money

Friday’s need-to-know money news

September 21, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Don’t believe the hype about Millennials and money. Also in the news: 3 low-stress ways to invest for retirement, 4 quick financial wins in under an hour, and 10 unexpected debt traps – and how to avoid them.

Don’t Believe the Hype About Millennials and Money
Forget the avocado toast cliche.

3 Low-Stress Ways to Invest for Retirement
It doesn’t have to be stressful.

Got an Hour? Chalk Up 4 Quick Financial Wins
60 minutes well spent.

10 Unexpected Debt Traps – and How to Avoid Them
Don’t get caught in these traps.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: debt traps, financial wins, investing for retirement, millennials and money, Retirement

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