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February 23, 2017 By Liz Weston

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: 5 ways to boost your chances of a mortgage preapproval. Also in the news: How to get free tax help from a human being, introducing Mom and Dad to mobile banking, and the most expensive mistakes we made for love.

5 Ways to Boost Your Chances of a Mortgage Preapproval
Increasing your odds.

9 Ways to Get Free Tax Help From a Human Being
Don’t pay money to pay money.

Introducing Mom and Dad to Mobile Banking
Easing them in.

Most Expensive Mistakes We Made for Love
Love hurts.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: mobile banking, money and love, money mistakes, mortgage pre-approval, tax help, Taxes, tips

January 27, 2017 By Liz Weston

Friday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: IRS changes you should know about before filing taxes. Also in the news: How to avoid your parents’ money mistakes, how to avoid tax scammers, and what to do when you’re struggling with student debt.

IRS Changes You Should Know About Before Filing Your Taxes
New rules for the new year.

How Can I Avoid My Parents’ Money Mistakes?
Charting your own financial path.

As Tax Season Approaches, So Do Scammers
Be on the lookout.

Struggling with student debt? Here are 6 things you should know
Don’t ignore the problem.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: IRS changes, money mistakes, scams, student debt, Student Loans, Taxes

May 26, 2016 By Liz Weston

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

business girl with shopping bags Today’s top story: How to find the best deals for Memorial Day sales. Also in the news: Money mistakes to avoid for new grads, why Americans are pretty clueless about their credit cards and scores, and deciding what to do with an old 401(k).

Memorial Day Sales: How to Snag a Good Deal, Guaranteed
The most bang for your buck.

New Grads: Avoid These 5 Money Mistakes
Don’t start off on the wrong foot.

Survey: Americans are pretty clueless on credit cards and scores
We need to do better.

To Roll Over or Not to Roll Over: What to Do With That Old 401(k)
What works best for you?

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: 401(k), college graduates, Credit Cards, Credit Scores, Memorial Day sales, money mistakes

February 2, 2016 By Liz Weston

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

best-emv-chip-credit-cards Today’s top story: The possible dangers of chip cards. Also in the news: Making housing decisions in retirement, money mistakes to avoid for the newly single, and how to resolve your tax debt.

Are Chip Cards Exposing You to a Deeper Form of Identity Theft?
False sense of security?

Should I Stay or Should I Go? Housing Decisions in Retirement
One of the toughest decisions.

Top Money Mistakes for the Newly Single
It’s a whole new ballgame.

How to Resolve Your Tax Debt
How the collection process works.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: chip cards, Credit Cards, money mistakes, real estate, Retirement, tax debt, Taxes

October 27, 2015 By Liz Weston

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: How to stop being afraid of credit cards. Also in the news: Personal finance lessons we wish we learned in school, protecting seniors from financial scams, and how to avoid money mistakes after losing a spouse.

Scared of Credit Cards? This Tool Could Help You Make the Leap
There’s nothing to be afraid of if you do it right.

6 personal finance lessons we wish were taught in school
Probably more helpful than trigonometry.

How to Guard Against Common Scams That Target Seniors
Protecting your loved ones from predators.

4 Money Mistakes People Often Make After a Spouse Dies
Don’t make any impulsive decisions.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Credit Cards, money mistakes, personal finance, scams, Seniors, tips

October 6, 2015 By Liz Weston

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: Most Americans have less than $1,000 in savings. Also in the news: Financial goals for new millennial parents, money mistakes that could derail your retirement, and money moves to make before your 40th birthday.

Most Americans have less than $1,000 in savings
Potentially disastrous in more ways than one.

3 Financial Goals for New Millennial Parents
It’s all about the budget.

7 Bad Decisions You Could Make in Your 30s and 40s to Derail Your Retirement
Long term reprecussions.

Money Steps to Take Before Your 40th Birthday
Retirement will be here sooner than you think.

‘Ladders’ Help You Build a Flexible Personal Finance Plan
Rung by rung.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: financial goals, millennials, money mistakes, personal finance plan, Savings

September 14, 2015 By Liz Weston

Monday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: Beware of new estate planning laws. Reducing your financial stress, what you need to know before buying your first home, and five credit card hacks that can save you money.

Your estate plan: Be aware of new laws
Introducing portability.

3 Ways You Can Reduce or Remove Your Financial Stress
Prioritizing what’s important.

3 Things to Know Before You Buy Your 1st Home
Time for a reality check.

5 Credit Card Hacks That Can Save You Money
The good kind of “hacks”, of course.

10 Money Mistakes a Financial Planner Can Find in 10 Minutes
Learning from the pros.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: credit card hacks, Estate Planning, financial planners, financial stress, first time homebuyers, money mistakes, portability, tips

September 4, 2015 By Liz Weston

Friday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: How to avoid money mistakes after a spouse’s death. Also in the news: A retirement reality check for homemakers, how to downsize the smart way, and the hidden costs of credit card rewards.

Money mistakes to avoid after a spouse’s death
Treading carefully through difficult times.

7 Step Retirement Reality Check For Homemakers
Being part of the retirement planning process is essential.

6 Tips to Downsize the Smart Way
Simplifying your life can become expensive.

Rewards Credit Cards Can Be Costly, Report Finds
Those free rewards can come at a price.

5 Things You Must Consider Before Borrowing Money
Hidden dangers may lie ahead.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: borrowing money, credit card rewards, downsizing, money mistakes, Retirement, tips

June 9, 2015 By Liz Weston

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: A guide to student loan debt for new college grads. Also in the news: What parents should teach their kids about finances, what to do before hiring a financial adviser, and major money mistakes made by seniors and retirees.