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Monday’s need-to-know money news

July 15, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Logical credit moves that can lead to trouble. Also in the news: Investing is within Millennials’ reach, ditch the dealership with online used car sellers, and what you should know about the qualified small business stock tax exclusion.

5 ‘Logical’ Credit Moves That Can Lead to Trouble
Common sense doesn’t always work in your favor.

Take Heart, Millennials — Investing Is Within Your Reach
Just make sure your financial foundation is strong.

Ditch the Dealership With Online Used Car Sellers
Get in the driver’s seat from your couch.

If Your Compensation Package Includes Stock, You Should Know About This Tax Rule
The qualified small business stock exclusion.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: credit moves, Credit Score, Investing, millennials, online used car sellers, qualified small business stock tax exclusion, Taxes

Friday’s need-to-know money news

April 19, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Why you should ask your parents about their financial plans. Also in the news: Why you no longer need a chip-and-PIN card overseas, earning and burning your airline rewards to maximize free flights, and 1 in 4 millennials raiding 401(k)s early to pay down debt.

Yes, You Should Ask Your Parents About Their Financial Plans
Life moves fast.

Do You Need a Chip-and-PIN Card? Probably Not Anymore
“Chip-and-signature” becoming widely accepted overseas.

‘Earn and Burn’ Your Airline Rewards to Maximize Free Flights
Use your miles as soon as possible.

Yikes: 1 in 4 millennials raiding 401(k)s early to pay down debt
Risking retirement.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: airline miles, chip-and-PIN cards, financial plans, millennials, parents and money, retirement savings, seniors and money, travel

Monday’s need-to-know money news

April 8, 2019 By Liz Weston


Today’s top story: What students can learn from the days before college loans. Also in the news: How one couple paid off over $120,000 in debt in three years, which 1.5% cash-back credit card you should choose, and how millennials racking up credit card points could backfire.

What Students Can Learn From the Days Before College Loans
Community college as a money-saver.

How I Ditched Debt: Kicking Frugality Into High Gear
How one couple paid off over $120,000 in three years.

Which 1.5% Cash-Back Credit Card Should You Choose?
Finding the perfect fit.

Millennials are racking up credit card points—here’s how that could backfire
When chasing points puts you in debt.






Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: cash back credit card, college loans, credit card points, credit card rewards, debt diaries, millennials, Student Loans

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

February 6, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 6 things your side gig will probably do to your taxes. Also in the news: How banking apps can motivate you to save, contributing to your IRA by April 15th could lower your 2018 tax bill, and social media is making Valentine’s Day super expensive for millennials.

6 Things That Side Gig Will Probably Do to Your Taxes

How Banking Apps Can Motivate You to Save

Contributing to Your IRA by April 15 Could Lower Your 2018 Tax Bill

Social media is making Valentine’s Day super expensive for millennials

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: IRA contribution, millennials, retirement savings, side gigs, Taxes, valentine's day

Monday’s need-to-know money news

January 7, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Quick ways to save more money in 2019. Also in the news: Medical bills plague millennials, 3 simple strategies to max out your 401(k), and the basics of Parent PLUS loan forgiveness.

Quick Ways to Save More Money in 2019
Focusing on the simple.

Medical Bills Plague Millennials; These Tips May Be the Cure
Making medical debt more managable.

3 Simple Strategies to Max Out Your 401(k)
Increasing your retirement savings at any income level.

The Basics of Parent PLUS Loan Forgiveness
Who’s responsible for repayment?

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: 401(k), medical bills, millennials, Parent PLUS loans, retirement savings, saving money, student loan forgiveness, Student Loans, tips

Monday’s need-to-know money news

December 10, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to manage student loan debt without making it worse. Also in the news: How to get credit when you have none, why it may be time to stop itemizing your tax deductions, and the state most burdened by credit card debt.

How to Manage Student Loan Debt Without Making It Worse
Don’t let interest get out of hand.

How to Get Credit When You Have None
Starting from scratch.

It May Be Time to Stop Itemizing Your Tax Deductions
The standard deduction could be enough.

This state is the most burdened by credit-card debt
Is it yours?

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Credit, credit card debt, millennials, student loan debt, tax deductions, tips

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