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This week’s money news

February 7, 2023 By Liz Weston

This week’s top story: Smart Money podcast on chatGPT vs. the Nerds, and rental properties. In other news: What new for Medicare is in 2023, economy is improving, but recession risk, inflation still hover, and small-business tax changes and tips to know in 2023.

Smart Money Podcast: ChatGPT vs. the Nerds, and Rental Properties
This week’s episode starts with testing out ChatGPT’s ability to give financial advice.

What’s New for Medicare in 2023?
In 2023, there’s a little of everything: Some costs have gone down, others have increased, and there are some notable tweaks to how Medicare works.

Economy Is Improving, but Recession Risk, Inflation Still Hover
At this point it’s still uncertain whether the U.S. is in the clear or instead glimpsing a recession on the horizon.

Small-Business Tax Changes and Tips to Know in 2023
Working with a tax professional can help you understand what tax credits you qualify for and how to claim them.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: ChatGPT, economy, inflation, Medicare 2023, recession, rental properties, small-business tax, Smart Money podcast

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

August 25, 2022 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 3 reasons not to tap your home equity right now. Also in the news: How much an abortion cost, how to tell if you’re eligible for student loan forgiveness, and what the difference between a recession and a depression is.

3 Reasons Not to Tap Your Home Equity Right Now
Borrowing against the value of your home is tempting, but consider your overall financial picture first.

How Much Does an Abortion Cost?
Abortion costs roughly $750 or less in the U.S., but access depends on factors such as where you live and how long you’ve been pregnant.

How to Tell If You’re Eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness
If you have debt from federal student loans, this is your lucky day—maybe.

What’s the Difference Between a Recession and a Depression?
There are multiple factors that contribute to these financial downturns.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: abortion cost, depression, Home Equity, recession, student loan forgiveness

Monday’s need-to-know money news

August 15, 2022 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: What Medicare Part A’s belly-up date means for you. In other news: A new episode of the Smart Money podcast on investing for your dream life, what the Inflation Reduction Act means for your Medicare coverage, and what small businesses should do now to prep for a recession.

What Medicare Part A’s Belly-Up Date Means for You
Shifting services, revamping drug coverage and cutting payments to providers are all strategies that could slow Medicare Part A insolvency.

Smart Money Podcast: Investing for Your Dream Life
This week we’re running an episode from our financial dream series.

What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for Your Medicare Coverage
The act would implement cost-cutting measures for prescription drugs and cap out-of-pocket spending with Medicare Part D.

4 Things Small Businesses Should Do Now to Prep for a Recession
Speculation about a looming recession is putting pressure on many small-business owners to protect themselves against a downturn.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Medicare Part A, recession, small businesses, Smart Money podcast

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

June 15, 2022 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Fed hoists key interest rate as mortgage rates reach new heights. Also in the news: A new episode of the Smart Money podcast on recession prep, a quiz to cut your credit card costs, and how long it could take for business travel to return to normal.

Fed Hoists Key Interest Rate as Mortgage Rates Reach New Heights
Some 30-year fixed mortgage interest rates surpassed 6% even before the Federal Reserve’s 75-point increase to the federal funds rate.

Smart Money Podcast: Recession Prep, and Lightning Round Money Questions
This week’s episode starts with a discussion about how to prepare your finances for a recession.

Pass This Credit Card Quiz and Cut Your Costs
Put your credit card knowledge to the test. Knowing the correct answers could save you money.

How Long Until Business Travel Returns to Normal?
Business travel is down, big-time, with experts anticipating a slow return to 2019 levels.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: business travel, credit quiz, interest rates, mortgages, recession, Smart Money podcast

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

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

May 21, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Should seniors consider a reverse mortgage now? Also in the news: Make the most of these store cards during a crisis, financial experts say a recession could be looming, and why you should think of your HSA as an extension of your emergency fund.

Should Seniors Consider a Reverse Mortgage Now?
Reverse mortgages offer tax-free cash for home equity, but understand how they work and explore alternatives.

Make the Most of These Store Cards During a Crisis
Some of the best cards to optimize your budget.

Financial experts say a recession could be looming; here’s how you can prepare
Be proactive.

Think of Your HSA as an Extension of Your Emergency Fund
Your contributions can increase in 2021.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: emergency fund, health savings account, HSA, recession, reverse mortgage, store credit cards, tips

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