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Monday’s need-to-know money news

March 22, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Making a plan to get your money resolution back on track. Also in the news: A new episode of the Smart Money podcast on redlining and auto loans, the 6 biggest life insurance myths about COVID, and how to know if there’s too much cash in your savings account.

Make a Plan to Get Your Money Resolution Back on Track
Checking in at the three-month mark.

Smart Money Podcast: Redlining, and Paying Off a Car Loan
Redlining and its effects on the racial wealth gap.

The 6 Biggest Life Insurance Myths About COVID, Cost and Coverage
Life insurance may not be as expensive as you think. Learn the truth behind COVID impact, coverage cost and other myths.

How to Know If There’s Too Much Cash in Your Savings Account
A look at just how much cash you need on hand.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: banking, COVID, life insurance, money resolutions, redlining, savings account, Smart Money podcast

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

October 8, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Hidden home risks that send insurance through the roof. Also in the news:How to buy a salvage-title vehicle, 12 items you should always buy in bulk, and why savings accounts and CDs are still worth it despite low rates.

Hidden Home Risks That Send Insurance Through the Roof
A house’s location, construction or age can dramatically increase its risks and the cost to insure it.

Too good to be true? How to buy a salvage-title vehicle
They can be a good value if you know the history of the car, but proceed with caution

12 Items You Should Always Buy in Bulk
Not everything bought in bulk provides the best value, but these items are often a deal.

Savings accounts and CDs are still worth it despite low rates
The rates may be low but stability matters.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: bulk buying, CDs, home costs, home risks, Insurance, interest rates, salvage title vehicles, savings account

Monday’s need-to-know money news

February 3, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Is chasing the highest savings rate worth it? In other news: A new tax form that may help simplify things for seniors, a new episode of the SmartMoney podcast, and 5 things you’ll wish you knew before you retired.

Is Chasing the Highest Savings Rate Worth It?
Breaking down the pros and cons.

This New Tax Form May Help Simplify Filing for Seniors

SmartMoney Podcast: ‘How Should We Manage Money as a Couple?’
The joint account debate,

5 things you’ll wish you knew before you retired
What some retirees wish they had done differently.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: couples and money, interest rates, retirement regrets, savings account, Seniors, SmartMoney podcast, tax forms, Taxes

Friday’s need-to-know money news

October 11, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: The silliness of using airline miles to go to Europe. Also in the news: Black Friday is now a season, students who don’t fill out FAFSA are missing out on their share of billions in financial aid, and why you should leave your high-yield savings account alone.

The Silliness of Using Airline Miles to Go to Europe
Sometimes it makes more sense to pay cash.

Black Friday is now a season, and it’s coming soon
Just a few weeks away.

Students who don’t fill out FAFSA are missing out on their share of billions in financial aid
Don’t pass up free money for college.

Leave Your High-Yield Savings Account Alone
Don’t panic.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: airline miles, Black Friday, Europe, FAFSA, financial aid, high-yield savings account, interest rates, reward miles, savings account

Friday’s need-to-know money news

July 26, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Why you need a midyear budget check-in. Also in the news: Betterment hikes APY to 2.69% and adds checking and savings accounts, upgrading from your broker, and why you should always pay for a rental car with a credit card.

Why You Need a Midyear Budget Check-In
Prepare for the holidays and next year’s taxes.

Betterment Hikes APY to 2.69%, Adds New Checking, Savings Accounts
Better rates than typically seen.

Wealth Management: Is It Time to Upgrade From Your Broker?
Is it time for an expert?

Always Pay for a Rental Car With a Credit Card
Get your insurance for less.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog, Uncategorized Tagged With: banking, Betterment, brokers, budget, budgets, checking account, rental cards, savings account, wealth management

Friday’s need-to-know money news

June 14, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Father’s Day gifts under $50. Also in the news: Tips for couples on merging money, a savings account for those on Disability, and why many Americans say their financial situation is worse since the Great Recession.

7 Father’s Day Gift Ideas Under $50
The clock is ticking.

Love Is Thicker Than Venmo: Tips for Couples on Merging Money
It doesn’t have to be painful.

If You Have a Disability, Consider an ABLE Savings Account
These savings won’t count against your benefits.

Many Americans Say Their Financial Situation Is Worse Since the Great Recession, Survey Finds
Median family income remains the same.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: ABLE, couples and money, disability, Father's Day, Great Recession, poll, savings account, tips

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