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Monday’s need-to-know money news

May 24, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How poor credit could raise your renters insurance rates. Also in the news: A new episode of the Smart Money podcast on buy now/pay later loans and how to start building wealth, crypto-earning credit cards, and the retailers that offer the best employee discounts.

How Poor Credit Could Raise Your Renters Insurance Rates
Having poor credit could make your renters insurance nearly twice as expensive.

Smart Money Podcast: Buy Now, Pay Later Loans and How to Start Building Wealth
These offers are common when shopping online, but they aren’t always a good option.

Crypto-Earning Credit Cards Are All the Rage — But Should You Buy In?
The crypto curious might benefit, but most people will likely do better with a traditional rewards credit card.

These Retailers Offer the Best Employee Discounts
Something to consider if you’re job hunting.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: bad credit, building wealth, buy now pay later loans, crypto reward credit cards, employee discounts, renters insurance, Smart Money podcast

Monday’s need-to-know money news

April 26, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: What to do with extra money? Also in the morning: A new episode of the Smart Money podcast on air travel and collection accounts on credit reports, 6 reasons not to skip renters insurance, and how not to sabotage your savings with self-care.

What to Do With Extra Money
Extra cash is great, but what should you do with it? Investing is often the answer.

Smart Money Podcast: Air Travel and Collections Accounts on Credit Reports
Time to get back in the skies?

6 Reasons Not to Skip Renters Insurance
Renters insurance covers more than just the stuff in your apartment.

Don’t Let Self-Care Sabotage Your Savings
Self-care doesn’t have to punish your bank account.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: collection accounts, extra money, international travel, renters insurance, self-care, Smart Money podcast

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

February 25, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Why you should stop waiting to sell your home. Also in the news: How to find a Black financial advisor, sharing renters insurance with a roommate, and why you need to start claiming crypto on your taxes.

Why You Should Stop Waiting to Sell Your Home
Now maybe a good time to sell your home. First, decide whether to sell before or after finding your next place.

How to Find a Black Financial Advisor
There are a few ways, but understanding the “why” may be just as important as the “how.”

Can I Share Renters Insurance With My Roommate?
Many companies permit it, but there’s no guarantee it’ll save you money in the long run.

Why You Need to Start Claiming Crypto on Your Taxes
The IRS wants to know.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Black financial advisors, cryptocurrency, real estate, renters insurance, Taxes

Monday’s need-to-know money news

October 19, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Surprising things renters insurance covers — and leaves out. Also in the news: A new episode of the SmartMoney podcast tackles sudden retirement and finding lost money, using a crisis to help build helpful money habits, and why Powerball and Mega Millions aren’t reaching giant jackpots anymore.

Surprising Things Renters Insurance Covers — And Leaves Out
You may think buying renters insurance means you’re covered for just about any disaster, but that’s not the case.

Smart Money Podcast: Sudden Retirement and Finding Lost Money
What to do when you’re forced to retire sooner than you expected.

You Can Use a Crisis to Build Helpful Money Habits
Making the best of a bad situation.

Here’s why Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots aren’t reaching giant amounts anymore
It’s not just the pandemic.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: forced retirement, lost money, lottery, Mega Millions, money habits, powerball, renters insurance, SmartMoney podcast

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

March 24, 2016 By Liz Weston

Pile of Credit CardsToday’s top story: Understanding renters insurance. Also in the news: How many credit cards is too many, financial tips for military members making the transition to civilian life, and how your Health Savings Account can work like a super-IRA.

Understanding Renters Insurance
Protecting your valuables.

Can You Have Too Many Credit Cards?
Is there a magic number?

5 Financial Tips for Military Members Transitioning to Civilian Life
Making a smooth transition to civilian finances.

This retirement savings account can be a super-IRA
Your Health Savings Account can provide more than just glasses.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Credit, Credit Cards, health savings account, military, renters insurance, Retirement, tips

Monday’s need-to-know money news

March 9, 2015 By Liz Weston

download (1)Today’s top story: The right card to get when you’re looking to build or rebuild your credit. Also in the news: How to cut your monthly expenses, what you need to know about renter’s insurance, and the habits of successful early retirees.

5 Credit Cards to Help You Build Credit
Cards that can help you establish or rebuild credit.

Ways to slash your monthly expenses
How to make your monthly expenses more manageable.

8 Facts You Didn’t Know About Renter’s Insurance
Protecting your belongings.

The 9 Habits of Highly Successful Early Retirees
Could you follow in their footsteps?

The 20 Worst (and 20 Best) Cities For Saving Money
Did yours make the list?

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Credit Cards, early retirement, monthly expenses, renters insurance, tips

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