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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

April 8, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How COVID-19 payment accommodations may affect your credit. Also in the news: Mortgage “relief” and “refinance” searches spike during outbreak, why retailers host sales during the outbreak, and how to get Coronavirus relief payments for kids if you don’t files taxes.

How COVID-19 Payment Accommodations May Affect Your Credit
How the CARES Act affects credit reporting.

Mortgage ‘Relief’ and ‘Refinance’ Searches Spike During Outbreak
The Coronavirus has people examining their mortgages.

Another Email? Why Retailers Host Sales During Coronavirus Outbreak
Retailers are struggling.

How to Get Coronavirus Relief Payments for Kids If You Don’t File Taxes
Keep checking the IRS website.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: CARES Act, COVID-19, Credit Cards, Credit Score, cronavirus, mortgages, relief payments, retail, sales

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

October 31, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to dispose of a credit card. Also in the news: Costco’s Black Friday ad, 3 simple ways to boost your savings, and how to tell when a sale isn’t actually worth it.

How to Dispose of a Credit Card — No Burying Required
Put the shovel away.

Costco Black Friday 2018 Ad, Deals and Store Hours
Start your Black Friday planning engines.

3 Simple Ways to Boost Your Savings
Letting your money do the work.

When a Sale Isn’t Actually Worth It
Just because it’s on sale doesn’t mean it’s saving you money.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Black Friday, Costco, Credit Cards, disposal, sales, Savings, tips

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

September 6, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 4 ways to get a sales price when there isn’t a sale. Also in the news: What to buy and skip in September, why your kid’s after-school job may mean tax homework for you, and why your credit card debt is worse than your mortgage debt.

4 Ways to Get a Sale Price When There Isn’t a Sale
It can be as simple as just asking for one.

What to Buy (and Skip) in September
Skip the televisions.

Your Kid’s After-School Job May Mean Tax Homework for You
When to file a return.

Your Credit Card Debt Is Worse Than Your Mortgage Debt
The difference between good and bad debt.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: after-school jobs, Credit Scores, debt, haggling, kids and money, sales, September sales, Taxes

Friday’s need-to-know money news

May 25, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 3 things you can buy for less on Memorial Day. Also in the news: Why declining rental car insurance abroad is risky, hidden hotel fees that could spoil your stay, and 15 money-saving tips for big families.

3 Things You Can Buy for Less on Memorial Day
A handy cheat sheet.

Declining Rental Car Insurance Abroad? Know the Risks
Why you might need more coverage.

Don’t Let Hidden Hotel Fees Spoil Your Stay
Stay away from the minibar.

15 Money-Saving Tips for Big Families
Learning from the experts.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: big families, hotel fees, international travel, Memorial Day, rental car insurance, sales, tips

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

November 22, 2017 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: What to do if an ATM eats your deposit. Also in the news: Betterment adds a charitable giving option, 3 things you definitely shouldn’t finance, and the best Cyber Monday sales for 2017.

What to Do if an ATM Eats Your Deposit
Don’t panic.

Betterment Adds a Charitable Giving Option
Just in time for Giving Tuesday.

3 things you definitely shouldn’t finance
Don’t take out that credit card just yet.

Best Cyber Monday Sales for 2017
No need to fight the crowds.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: ATM, Betterment, cyber Monday, deals, deposits, financing, Giving Tuesday, investment, sales

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

July 11, 2017 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How folks took charge of their credit card fears. Also in the news: Getting tax relief from good deeds, five sales to shop on Amazon Prime Day besides Prime Day, and how to tell where your state tax dollars are actually going.

How Folks Took Charge of Their Credit Card Fears
Taking the first steps.

No Good Deed Goes Unpunished — but You Can Get Tax Relief
Doing the smart thing can be costly.

5 Sales to Shop on Amazon Prime Day Besides Prime Day
Lots of good deals to be had.

This Chart Shows How Your State Government Is Funded
Where your hard-earned money is going.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Credit Cards, Prime Day, sales, state taxes, tax relief, Taxes

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