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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

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

January 30, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Recession fears and how to combat them in 2020. Also in the news: What to do if you’ve inherited a Roth IRA, which airline has the most valuable rewards, and get ready to file your 2019 taxes with this checklist.

Recession Fears and How to Combat Them in 2020
Managing an increased cost of living.

Inherited a Roth IRA? Here’s What to Do Now
The Secure Act has changed things.

Ask a Points Nerd: Which Airline Has the Most Valuable Rewards?
Who deserves your loyalty?

Get Ready to File Your 2019 Taxes With This Checklist
Get your financial ducks in a row.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: airline rewards, recession, recession fears, Retirement, Roth IRA inheritance, tax filing checklist

Monday’s need-to-know money news

December 2, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How young investors can prepare for the next recession. Also in the news: A new episode of SmartMoney podcast on family holiday travel, how to break free from your parents’ money patterns, and should you trust online shopping apps like Honey?

Is a Recession Coming? How Young Investors Can Prepare
Safeguarding your portfolio.

SmartMoney Podcast: ‘What Are Your Best Tips to Save on Family Holiday Travel?’
How to find the best deals.

How to Break Free of Your Parents’ Money Patterns
Creating your own financial legacy.

Should You Trust Online Shopping Apps Like Honey?
The discounts come at the expense of your privacy.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: holiday family travel, Honey, Investing, money patterns, recession, shopping apps, SmartMoney podcast

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

October 2, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Is Premium Economy airfare worth the money? Also in the news: 6 common retirement mistakes and the simple solution to all of them, credit cards that go beyond rewards to cover travel costs, and how to protect your finances if you’re worried about a recession.

Is Premium Economy Airfare Worth the Money?
Make sure you’re getting your money’s worth.

6 common, costly retirement mistakes—and the one simple solution to all of them
Information is your biggest ally.

The Credit Cards That Go Beyond Rewards to Cover Travel Costs
Covering the small expenses.

Worried about a recession? Here are 4 ways to protect your finances
Turn your anxiety into action.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: premium economy airfare, recession, retirement mistakes, tips, travel, travel expenses, travel reward credit cards

Friday’s need-to-know money news

August 16, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to outsmart smartphone scammers. Also in the news: 5 military budgeting tips, states that will pay you to work there, and just how worried you should be about a possible recession.

How to Outsmart Smartphone Scammers
Protecting areas of vulnerability.

5 Military Budgeting Tips
Important considerations for active military.

Get Paid to Move to These States
Work remotely? These states want you.

Recession fears are back — should you be worried?
Don’t panic just yet.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: budget tips, military families, recession, relocation, remote workers, scams, smartphone scammers

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

August 14, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 5 cheaper alternatives to popular vacation spots. Also in the news: How credit unions fit in your financial life, how to prepare for an economic downturn, and the fee the IRS is waiving for more than 400,000 filers.

5 Cheaper Alternatives to Popular Vacation Spots
Save some money while still having a great trip.

How Credit Unions Fit in Your Financial Life
An alternative to traditional banking.

How to Prepare for an Economic Downturn
Don’t be caught off guard.

The IRS will waive this 2018 tax penalty for more than 400,000 filers
Waiving the underpayment fee.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: banking, credit unions, economic downturn, IRS, recession, tips, travel, underpayment fee, vacations

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