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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

July 13, 2022 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Advice for renters priced out of homebuying. Also in the news: How to book a flight that (likely) won’t get canceled, U.S. drivers’ gas spending soars, and how to build generational wealth.

Advice for Renters Priced Out of Homebuying
Use a timeout from home shopping to reevaluate goals and strengthen finances.

How to Book a Flight That (Likely) Won’t Get Canceled
Airline cancellations can’t be avoided entirely, but there are smart steps you can take to prepare just in case.

U.S. Drivers’ Gas Spending Soars Toward $562 Billion in 2022
If there were a poster child for current inflation, it would be the price of gasoline.

What is generational wealth and how do you build it?
Experts shared some ways for people to begin to build generational wealth.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: air travel, gas costs, generational wealth, homebuying, renters

Monday’s need-to-know money news

August 31, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: If doing less means saving more, try these 5 money moves. Also in the news: A new episode of the SmartMoney podcast on 401(k)s and struggling renters, how to diversify investing, and refinance your mortgage now to avoid a new fee.

If Doing Less Means Saving More, Try These 5 Money Moves
If the economic effects of the pandemic have cut your spending, you may have extra savings. Here’s what to do with them.

Smart Money Podcast: Renters Are Struggling, and What to Do With an Old 401(k)
Renters are

How to Diversify Investing in Stocks, Bonds and a Bit Beyond
Looking at alternative investments.

Refinance Your Mortgage Now to Avoid a New Fee
The new fee begins Dec. 1st.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Investments, money moves, refinancing mortgages, renters, SmartMoney podcast, tips

Monday’s need-to-know money news

August 17, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Federal loans are paused until 2021 – should you pay anyway? Also in the news: A new episode of the SmartMoney podcast on pet costs and extreme couponing, what to know about the coronavirus charges on your college bill, and the tough choices renters are facing.

Federal Loans Are Paused Until 2021 — Should You Pay Anyway?
Federal student loan payments are suspended interest-free through the end of 2020.

Smart Money Podcast: Pet Costs and Extreme Couponing
The costs of our furry friends.

What to Know About Coronavirus Charges on Your College Bill
Some colleges are charging for testing.

Renters must make some tough choices in the coming weeks: What to do if you’re at risk
Ways to fight evection.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Coronavirus, eviction, federal student loans, payments, renters, renting, SmartMoney podcast

Friday’s need-to-know money news

August 14, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Money moves to help you feel more in control. Also in the news: How to renegotiate your bills to save money, ways for renters to cope in the financial crisis, and how to protect yourself before your federal student loan servicer changes.

Feeling Out of Control? These Money Moves Could Help
Regain control by revising spending, boosting savings and focusing on daily actions instead of long-term outcomes.

How to Renegotiate Your Bills to Save Money

Renters at Risk: Ways to Cope in the Financial Crisis

Protect Yourself Before Your Federal Student Loan Servicer Changes

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: bills, federal student loans, money moves, pandemic, renegotiation, rentals, renters, Student Loans, tips

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

March 1, 2017 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: NerdWallet’s best credit card tips for March. Also in the news: Sane ways to pay down student debt, how to avoid a credit check scam while looking to rent, and how to save when you don’t have any extra cash.

NerdWallet’s Best Credit Card Tips for March 2017
Finding the best cards.

4 Sane Ways to Pay Down Student Debt
Paying your loans without losing your mind.

Looking to Rent? Avoid a Credit Check Scam
Watch out.

7 Ways to Save When You Don’t Have Any Extra Cash
Every penny counts.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Credit Cards, credit check scam, renters, Savings, student debt, Student Loans, tips

Monday’s need-to-know money news

July 18, 2016 By Liz Weston

2Today’s top story: Six things that scare your financial advisor. Also in the news: How to report a tax cheat, releasing a student loan co-signer, and the top 10 affordable cities for renters.

6 Things That Scare Your Financial Advisor
What keeps them up at night.

How to Report a Tax Cheat and Get a Reward
Helping Uncle Sam and your wallet.

You Can Release a Student Loan Cosigner If You’ve Made Timely, Regular Payments
Sweet freedom.

Top 10 most affordable cities for renters
Is yours on the list?

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: co-signers, financial advisors, rentals, renters, renting, Student Loans, tax cheats, Taxes

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