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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

October 17, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to pay for college when you haven’t saved enough. Also in the news: How credit cards are fueling bigger gas savings, how to see the world in your 20s without racking up debt, and what rising mortgage rates will cost you if you’re looking to buy a home.

How to Pay for College When You Haven’t Saved Enough
All hope is not lost.

How Credit Cards Are Fueling Bigger Gas Savings
Savings at the pump.

How to See the World in Your 20s Without Racking Up Debt
The trip of a lifetime without a lifetime of debt.

Buying a home? Here’s what rising mortgage rates will cost you
State-by-state findings.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: college tuition, Credit Cards, gas savings, mortgage rates, Savings, traveling

Monday’s need-to-know money news

March 20, 2017 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to cash a check without paying huge fees. Also in the news: How a Mom paid off $37,000 of debt, what you need to know about FSAs, HSAs and taxes, and why you should beware of mind games when shopping mortgage rates.

How to Cash a Check Without Paying Huge Fees
Don’t pay money to get your money.

How I Ditched Debt: Penny Pinchin’ Mom
Learn from a Mom who paid off $37,000 of debt.

What to Know About FSAs, HSAs and Taxes
Accessing your accounts and how they affect your taxes.

Beware of mind games when shopping mortgage rates

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: banking, budgets, check cashing, debt, FSAs, HSAs, mortgage rates, Taxes

Friday’s need-to-know money news

November 18, 2016 By Liz Weston

iStock_000087400741_SmallToday’s top story: Why to avoid financial planning over the holidays. Also in the news: What President Trump will mean for mortgage rates, things banks and credit unions do that you don’t know about, and how waiting for Black Friday deals can really pay off.

Why to Avoid Financial Planning Over the Holidays
Don’t add stress on top of stress.

What the Trump Effect Means for Mortgage Rates Next Year and 5 Years From Now
What will happen to your mortgage under President Trump.

4 Things Banks and Credit Unions Do You Might Not Know About
Be informed.

Turns Out, You Really Can Save Big on Black Friday
Some deals are worth waiting for.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: banks, Black Friday, credit unions, Financial Planning, holidays, mortgage rates, President Trump

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

October 20, 2016 By Liz Weston

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: Why your bank may not be giving you the best interest rate. Also in the news: How to manage the variable costs in your budget, how to avoid bank fees, and the highest paying college majors.

Why Your Bank May Not Be Giving You the Best Mortgage Rate
Two ways to tilt the odds in your favor.

5 Tips to Manage the Variable Costs in Your Budget
Expecting the unexpected.

Americans spent $11 billion in bank fees in 2015 — here’s how to avoid them
Stop paying for access to your money.

These Are the Highest Paying College Majors
Where does yours rank?

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: banking fees, budgets, college majors, mortgage rates, mortgages, variable costs

Friday’s need-to-know money news

July 22, 2016 By Liz Weston

Financial-PlanningToday’s top story: How to find the best mortgage rate online. Also in the news: How to set up your first 401(k), what happens if you work after signing up for Social Security, and why we value purchases more when we pay with cash.

How to Find the Best Mortgage Rates and Lenders Online
Comparison shopping.

Class of 2016, Here’s How to Set Up Your First 401(k)
Happy Graduation! Time to focus on retirement.

What Happens if You Work After Signing Up for Social Security?
What you can and cannot collect.

Why We Value Purchases More When We Pay With Cash
The psychology of spending.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: 401(k), mortgage, mortgage rates, Retirement, retirement savings, Social Security

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

May 7, 2015 By Liz Weston

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: How your mortgage affects your credit score. Also in the news: Finding a great mortgage rate, buying vs renting for retirees, and important tax deadlines business owners need to know.

Will Paying Off Your Mortgage Hurt Your Credit?
How your mortgage effects your credit score.

6 Tricks To Getting A Great Mortgage Rate
It’s about more than comparison shopping.

Retirees, Should You Buy or Rent When Downsizing?
How to compare both options.

Business Owners, Take Note of These Tax Deadlines
There’s a bunch of them.

10 Ways to Take Charge of Your Financial Future in Your 30s and 40s
Start building your dream team.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: buy vs rent, Credit Score, Financial Planning, mortgage rates, mortgages, tax deadlines, Taxes

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