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Thursday’s need-to-know money news

December 5, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: The pros and cons of airline credit cards. Also in the news: How to maximize your points and miles this holiday season, your car crash checklist, and how to maximize the tax benefits that come with medical expenses.

Are Airline Credit Cards Worth It?
The pros and cons.

How to Maximize Your Points and Miles This Holiday Season
Giving yourself a gift.

Your Car Crash Checklist: 6 Life- and Money-Saving Tips
What to do before and after.

Medical expenses come with tax benefits. Here’s how to maximize yours this year
The average American spends $17K on healthcare per year.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: airline credit cards, car accidents, checklists, medical expenses, miles, reward points, tax benefits

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

November 20, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 5 great hotels to book for New Year’s with points and miles. Also in the news: Why you shouldn’t open your Roth IRA at a bank, one credit score factor to check twice during the holidays, and how much you should contribute to your FSA.

5 Great Hotels to Book for New Year’s With Points and Miles
Ring in the new year for less.

Why You Shouldn’t Open Your Roth IRA at a Bank
A broker gives you more options.

One Credit Score Factor to Check Twice During the Holidays
Your credit utilization ratio matters.

How Much Should You Contribute to Your FSA?
Covering your out-of-pocket costs.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: credit utilization, Flexible Spending Account, FSA, miles, New Year's Eve, reward points, Roth IRA

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

November 13, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 6 great all-inclusive trips you can book this winter with points. Also in the news: Black Friday strategies that actually work, how to make the most of your 401(k), and how to set boundaries when your family is bad with money.

6 Great All-Inclusives You Can Book This Winter With Points
Get out of the cold.

Shoppers Share Black Friday Strategies That Actually Work
Hit the sales with a plan.

How to make the most of your 401(k)
Mistakes to avoid.

How to Set Boundaries When Your Family Is Bad With Money
Putting yourself first.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: 401(k), all-inclusive, Black Friday, family and money, reward points, tips, travel

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

October 24, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Will you get what Social Security promises. Also in the news: 3 things to do when you get a salary increase, 4 winter wellness experiences you can book with points, and using teen debit cards to teach your kids real-world lessons about money.

Will You Get What Social Security Promises?
Your estimate may not always be accurate.

3 Things to Do When You Get a Salary Increase
Making the most of it.

4 Winter Wellness Experiences You Can Book With Points
Making the winter months tolerable.

Teen debit cards: A real-world way to teach your kids about money
Real-world responsibility.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: debit cards, reward points, salary increases, Social Security, Social Security estimates, teenagers and money, winter wellness experiences

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

October 16, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: The cheapest ways to fly to Hawaii using points and miles. Also in the news: 5 things to know about the Platinum Delta SkyMiles business credit cards, why you should use caution with buy-now, pay-later platforms, and see how the Democratic candidates tax plans would affect you.

The Cheapest Ways to Fly to Hawaii Using Points and Miles
Aloha!

5 Things to Know About the Platinum Delta SkyMiles Business Credit Card
Especially handy for small business owners.

Use caution with buy-now, pay-later platformsInstant gratification can have long-term consequences.

See How the Democratic Candidates’ Tax Plans Would Affect You
A look into the political future.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: 2020 election, buy now pay later, Delta SkyMiles, Hawaii, reward miles, reward points, tax plans, travel

Monday’s need-to-know money news

June 17, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: What college students need to know about driving for Uber, Lyft. Also in the news: 4 beach vacations that maximize your points and miles, how to make your day at the ballpark a money-saving win, and how the opioid crisis is leading to elder financial abuse.

What College Students Need to Know About Driving for Uber, Lyft
It could impact your financial aid.

4 Beach Vacations That Maximize Your Points and Miles
Head to the sand.

How to Make Your Day at the Ballpark a Money-Saving Win
Hit a home run without the Major League prices.

How the opioid crisis is leading to elder financial abuse
Advisors are urged to look for potential fraud.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: baseball games, beach vacations, college students, elder financial abuse, Lyft, opioid crisis, reward miles, reward points, rideshare, tips, Uber

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