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Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

April 17, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: What really happens if you don’t pay your taxes by April 17th. Also in the news: Getting tax audit help might be easier than you think, are you the right person for a do-it-yourself house kit, and 6 great TV episodes to watch after paying your taxes.

What Really Happens If You Don’t Pay Your Taxes by April 17
Cue the penalties.

Getting Tax Audit Help Might Be Easier Than You Think
Your tax software can help.

Are You Built for a Do-It-Yourself House Kit?
Do you have what it takes?

6 Great TV Episodes to Watch After Paying Your Taxes
Join The Honeymooners, Archie Bunker and Homer.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: house kits, interest, penalties, real estate, tax audit, Taxes, TV

Friday’s need-to-know money news

April 13, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 12 freebies and deals for Tax Day 2018. Also in the news: 3 ways parents can help grown kids own a home, why your parents’ financial advice is probably wrong (for you), and what you should know about getting an advance on your tax refund.

12 Freebies and Deals for Tax Day 2018
A little something to ease the pain.

3 Ways Parents Can Help Grown Kids Own a Home
Ground rules are important.

Your Parents’ Financial Advice Is Probably Wrong (for You)
However well-intentioned.

Thinking about getting an advance on your tax refund? Here’s what you should know
Watch for hidden fees.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: financial advice, freebies, parents, real estate, Tax Day 2018, tax refund, tax refund advance

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

April 4, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Love that home’s view? See how much more you’ll pay. Also in the news: 3 months, 3 housing trends, how one woman ditched her debt, and how to get rid of bad marks on your credit report.

Love That Home’s View? See How Much More You’ll Pay
Comes at a cost.

3 Months, 3 Housing Trends: Seller’s Market, Higher Rates, HELOC Comeback
The 2018 housing market so far.

How I Ditched Debt: Tenacious Focus on the Goal
One woman’s triump over debt.

How to Get Rid of Bad Marks on Your Credit Report
Fighting back.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Credit, credit report, debt, housing market, real estate, trends

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

March 13, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: The most and least affordable places to buy a home. Also in the news: 3 investments that aren’t actually investments, why credit card rewards may lose their sparkle, and how to ask for a raise.

The Most and Least Affordable Places to Buy a Home
Some of these may surprise you.

3 Investments That Aren’t Actually Investments
The true definition of investment.

Credit Card Rewards May Lose Sparkle, but Not Value
Rewards could get a lot more personal.

Use This Formula to Ask for a Raise
Getting what you’re worth.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: credit card rewards, Investing, Investments, raises, real estate

Friday’s need-to-know money news

March 9, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 5 reasons to lease – not buy – your electric car. Also in the news: CD early withdrawal penalties can cost you, how to read between the lines of Airbnb listings, and nearly 100,000 members of Generation Z already own a home.

5 Reasons to Lease — Not Buy — Your Electric Car
Keeping up with the evolution.

CD Early Withdrawal Penalties Can Cost You
How to avoid getting hurt.

How to Read Between the Lines of Airbnb Listings
Spotting the red flags.

Nearly 100,000 members of Generation Z own a home (they’re 23 and younger)
Their average mortgage balance is $140,000.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Airbnb, banking, CDs, electric cars, Generation Z, penalties, real estate

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

March 1, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Why tax refunds aren’t fun anymore. Also in the news: 12 first-time home buyer mistakes and how to avoid them, 9 easy ways to earn travel rewards you’ll actually use, and Equifax says hackers stole more info than previously reported.

Why Tax Refunds Aren’t Fun Anymore
No more splurging.

12 First-Time Home Buyer Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Avoiding the pitfalls.

9 Easy Ways to Earn Travel Rewards You’ll Actually Use
These rewards won’t collect dust.

Equifax says hackers stole more than previously reported
Roughly 2.4 million more.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: data breach, Equifax, home buyer mistakes, real estate, tax refunds, tips, travel rewards

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