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Monday’s need-to-know money news

March 28, 2016 By Liz Weston

how_to_build_an_emergency_fundToday’s top story: Why we’re not saving enough for retirement, and how to catch up. Also in the news: Avoiding monthly checking account fees, 3 easy ways to save for retirement, and answers to the tax questions your too embarrassed to ask.

Here’s Why We’re Not Saving Enough for Retirement — and How to Catch Up
It’s never too late.

How to Avoid Monthly Checking Account Fees
Don’t let banks dip into your money.

3 Ways To Save For Retirement That Require Zero Effort
Just set it and forget it.

6 (not so) dumb tax questions you’re too embarrassed to ask
Ignorance isn’t bliss.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: checking account fees, Retirement, retirement savings, Taxes

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

Friday’s need-to-know money news

March 18, 2016 By Liz Weston

indexToday’s top story: The lies we tell to save a little money. Also in the news: The danger of confusing personal and business expenses on your taxes, how $1,000 invested at birth could be a game changer, and five changes you need to know about this year’s taxes.

Survey: Men, Students, Parents Among Those Most Likely to Say Money Lies Are OK
The lies we tell to save a little cash.

Confusing Personal With Business On Your Taxes Can Mean IRS Penalties Or Jail
Be careful where you list those deductions.

How $1,000 Invested at Birth Could Change Everything
Could “KidSave” accounts be the answer to retirement nest eggs?

5 Changes You Must Know About Before Filing Your Taxes This Year
More than just the filing date has changed.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: expenses, KidSave, money lies, nest egg, Retirement, tax changes, tax deductions, Taxes, write-offs

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

March 16, 2016 By Liz Weston

refinancingToday’s top story: How to win a bidding war in a hot housing market. Also in the news: How to retire during a bear market, how to get your financial priorities straight, and how to survive an IRS audit.

6 Ways to Win a Bidding War in a Hot Housing Market
Strategies to help you come out a winner.

How to retire in a bear market
Quitting work when the market isn’t cooperating.

Is Your Money Going Where It Needs To? How To Get Your Financial Priorities Straight.
Time to get things sorted.

The IRS Audit Survival Guide
Don’t panic.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: audit, bear market, financial priorities, housing market, IRS, Retirement, Taxes, tips

Friday’s need-to-know money news

March 11, 2016 By Liz Weston

taxesToday’s top story: How to write a retirement plan. Also in the news: The tax advantages of homeownership, tax tips for members of the military, and the billions of dollars in unclimed tax refunds.

How to Write a Retirement Plan
It’s a lot simpler than you might think.

Still Renting? You’re Missing These Tax Advantages
Homeownership has its benefits.

7 Tax Tips for Military Members
The IRS has special rules for military members.

The IRS Says They Have $1 Billion in Unclaimed Refunds, So Make Sure to Claim Yours
If you didn’t file taxes in 2012, you could be missing out on hundreds of dollars.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: home ownership, military and taxes, real estate, Retirement, retirement plan, tax breaks, Taxes

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

March 9, 2016 By Liz Weston

img_online-bankingToday’s top story: The biggest mistakes you can make while banking online. Also in the news: Making tax time easier, the single best thing you can do for your financial wellbeing, and how debt can wreck your retirement.

The 5 Biggest Mistakes You Can Make Banking Online
Small mistakes can result in big consequences.

Tips to Make Tax Time Easier
Getting through a stressful time of the year.

The Single Best Thing You Can Do For Your Financial Wellbeing
Just a Hamilton a day.

Here’s how debt can wreck your retirement
Physical as well as mental consequences.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: banking, debt, financial wellbeing, online banking, Retirement, Savings, tax time, Taxes, tips

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