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Monday’s need-to-know money news

June 22, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 6 do’s and don’ts when saving money during a crisis. Also in the news: Cash accounts and apps to buddy up with your investments, a new episode of the SmartMoney podcast on preparing your money for a recession, and the relief period on your federally backed mortgage was just extended.

6 Do’s and Don’ts When Saving Money During a Crisis
Saving may be harder, but it’s worth it.

Cash Accounts and Apps to Buddy Up With Your Investments
Investing at your fingertips.

SmartMoney Podcast: Prepping Your Money for a Recession, What to Do with a $10,000 Inheritance
Preparing your money for the tough times ahead.

The Relief Period on Your Federally Backed Mortgage Just Got Extended
You now have until August 31st.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: apps, federally backed mortgage, Investments, mortgages, recession, saving money, SmartMoney podcast, tips

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

June 9, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Credit cards that help authorized users build credit. Also in the news: Taking control with advance medical directives, why you don’t need 20% down to buy a home, and why wealthy college students are getting more financial aid.

Which Credit Cards Help Authorized Users Build Credit?
Building your credit with a little help.

Take Control Now With Advance Medical Directives
Creating a living will and other advance directive documents may be easier, and cheaper, than you think.

Why You Don’t Need 20% Down to Buy a Home
Many lenders don’t require 20% down. But read the fine print.

Why do wealthy college students get more financial aid?
Rich students are getting more scholarship aid.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: advance medical directives, authorized users, college, Credit, credit builder, financial aid, mortgages, real estate, scholarships

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

April 8, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How COVID-19 payment accommodations may affect your credit. Also in the news: Mortgage “relief” and “refinance” searches spike during outbreak, why retailers host sales during the outbreak, and how to get Coronavirus relief payments for kids if you don’t files taxes.

How COVID-19 Payment Accommodations May Affect Your Credit
How the CARES Act affects credit reporting.

Mortgage ‘Relief’ and ‘Refinance’ Searches Spike During Outbreak
The Coronavirus has people examining their mortgages.

Another Email? Why Retailers Host Sales During Coronavirus Outbreak
Retailers are struggling.

How to Get Coronavirus Relief Payments for Kids If You Don’t File Taxes
Keep checking the IRS website.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: CARES Act, COVID-19, Credit Cards, Credit Score, cronavirus, mortgages, relief payments, retail, sales

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

March 24, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to prepare for a recession. Also in the news: What to do if you can’t pay your mortgage, how to stay organized when you have multiple credit cards, and how to find a bank that pays you to open an account.

How to Prepare for a Recession
Take steps now.

What to Do If You Can’t Pay Your Mortgage
Talk to your lender immediately.

How to Stay Organized When You Have Multiple Credit CardsKeeping a master list.

Find a Bank That Pays You to Open an AccountBonuses are out there.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: banking, Coronavirus, Credit Cards, mortgages, new account bonuses, recession, tips

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

October 8, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How one family paid off $130,000 of debt in less than four years. Also in the news: The pros and cons of cash-out refinancing, the sneaky ways burnout hurts your bottom line, and how to not let your vet bill dog you forever.

How I Ditched Debt: Little Splurges on the Path to Freedom
One family’s story of paying off $130,000 in less than four years.

Cash-Out Refinance Pros and Cons
A good way to pay for home improvements.

Sneaky Ways Burnout Hurts Your Bottom Line
Millennials are struggling.

Don’t Let Your Vet Bill Dog You Forever
Taking care of your best pal.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: burnout, cash-out refinancing, debt diary, millennials, mortgages, pet insurance, pets, vet bills

Monday’s need-to-know money news

January 14, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: What the government shutdown means for home loans. Also in the news: How to stay afloat financially during the shutdown, how Medicare premiums could be the key to itemizing your taxes, and how to start investing right now.

What the Government Shutdown Means for Home Loans
Prepare for delays.

How to Stay Afloat Financially in a Federal Shutdown
Get ready to spend some time on the phone.

How Medicare premiums could be the key to itemizing your taxes — and saving money
Your premiums could be deductable.

How (and Why) to Start Investing Right Now
The sooner the better.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: deductions, government shutdown, Investing, itemizing, medicare premiums, mortgages, Taxes, tips

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