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This week’s top story: How to get paid for surviving the Southwest meltdown. In other news: Smart Money podcast on January money moves, and paying off your mortgage early, 4 ways to improve your odds of meeting new year’s money goals, and the path of mortgage rates prior to Fed meeting.

How to Get Paid for Surviving the Southwest Meltdown
In addition to covering some out-of-pocket costs, Southwest is offering at least $300 worth of points to stranded flyers.

Smart Money Podcast: January Money Moves, and Paying Off Your Mortgage Early
This week’s episode starts with a list of money tasks to do in the new year.

4 Ways to Improve Your Odds of Meeting New Year’s Money Goals
Daily life can get in the way of financial resolutions. Focus on your values and high-impact tasks.

Mortgage Rates Have Room to Rise in January, Prior to Fed Meeting
The path of mortgage rates will depend on the inflation outlook and the Fed’s aggressiveness in fighting rising prices.

This week’s money news

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This week’s top story: Smart Money podcast on end of credit card rewards, and luxury credit cards. In other news: December mortgage rates, how high-interest ‘rent-a-bank’ loans sidestep state rate caps, and lifetime income.

Smart Money Podcast: The End of Credit Card Rewards, and When to Cancel Luxury Credit Cards
This week’s episode starts with a discussion about the potential end of credit card rewards.

December Mortgage Rates May Seek Calm After Turbulent Year
Interest rates on fixed-rate mortgages could stabilize or even drift lower in December.

How High-Interest ‘Rent-a-Bank’ Loans Sidestep State Rate Caps
Rent-a-bank loans are online loans that may charge triple-digit APRs in states that cap interest rates on small loans.

Save for ‘Retirement’? Generate Lifetime Income Instead
Money News & Moves: Also, Google pays for tracking us, and crypto isn’t broken.

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This week’s top story: Smart Money podcast on what the Fed news means for you, and choosing a new bank. In other news: October mortgage rates that will continue to rise, 3 common types o f life insurance fraud and how to stay savvy, and Medicare Part B 2023 premiums dip, bucking inflation trends.

Smart Money Podcast: What the Fed News Means for You, and Choosing a New Bank
This week’s episode starts with a discussion about the Fed’s most recent interest rate hike.

October Mortgage Rates Will Continue to Rise, Haunting Home Buyers
Mortgage interest rates will likely rise in October as lenders contend with the Federal Reserve’s more aggressive stance.

3 Common Types of Life Insurance Fraud — and How to Stay Savvy
Misleading a life insurance company might mean your loved ones never see the money you intended for them.

Medicare Part B 2023 Premiums Dip, Bucking Inflation Trends
Medicare beneficiaries will save a little over $5 per month on Medicare Part B compared to the previous year.

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

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Today’s top story: Mortgage rates in September: A smooth ride, then turbulence. Also in the news: 3 tips for getting a business loan to deal with inflation, if car flipping is worth it, and event ticket sites that have the best deals.

Mortgage Rates in September: A Smooth Ride, Then Turbulence
Interest rates on fixed-rate mortgages are likely to remain fairly stable in the first three weeks of September, followed by volatility.

3 Tips for Getting a Business Loan to Deal With Inflation
If you’re considering a loan to combat rising costs, you’ll want to make sure it’s the right option to help your business.

Is Car Flipping Worth It?
There’s a new way to flip cars — order a vehicle from the factory to lock in the price and sell it at a profit after it arrives.

Which Event Ticket Sites Have the Best Deals?
Because Ticketmaster, StubHub, Vivid Seats, SeatGeek, and TickPick are not all created equal.

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

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Today’s top story: What Equifax’s credit score miscalculations mean for consumers. Also in the news: 5 ways to feel richer (even if you’re not), mortgage rates to stay high in August, and who should consider a spousal IRA.

What Equifax’s Credit Score Miscalculations Mean for Consumers
Equifax, one of the three major credit bureaus, announced that a computer coding error resulted in the miscalculation of credit scores for consumers in a three-week period between March 17 and April 6.

5 Ways to Feel Richer (Even If You’re Not)
In some ways, feeling “rich” is less about how many zeroes you have in your bank account and more about knowing how to use them to get what you want out of life.

Mortgage Rates Unlikely to Cool in August
Mortgage rates will likely rise in August as the Federal Reserve continues to yank interest rates higher.

Who Should Consider a Spousal IRA, According to a Financial Planner
You should try to find new ways to save for retirement. For some people, a spousal IRA is an option.

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

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Today’s top story: Mortgage rates are unlikely to cool in August. Also in the news: 6 ways to support small businesses hit with inflation, has remote work changed the travel landscape, and oat milk and coffee drink are part of a major recall.

Mortgage Rates Unlikely to Cool in August
Mortgage rates will likely rise in August as the Federal Reserve continues to yank interest rates higher.

6 Ways to Support Small Businesses Hit With Inflation
Business owners explain how they’d like to see their community show up for them as prices rise.

Has Remote Work Changed the Travel Landscape?
Widespread access to remote work has changed the travel industry, perhaps for good.

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