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Thursday’s need-to-know money news

October 21, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How the toy shortage could affect your holiday. Also in the news: How to pay for home improvements without equity, 3 free ways to run your business more smoothly, and how to save money like a ‘super saver’.

How the Toy Shortage Could Affect Your Holidays
Popular toys could be hard to find this holiday season because of supply chain issues, so planning is key.

How to Pay for Home Improvements Without Equity
Hoping to buy a home? Strategizing how you’ll pay for home improvements now can save you stress later.

3 Free Ways to Run Your Business More Smoothly
These three ideas can help your business operate more smoothly without costing you any money.

How to Save Money Like a ‘Super Saver’
If you want to save a super amount, do what so-called “super savers” do.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: business tips, equity, holiday shopping, home improvements, savings tips, toy shortage

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

June 23, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 3 international travel ideas for your summer trips. Also in the news: How to get free money for your business, savings tips for every level, and how to qualify for an FHA mortgage even with student debt.

3 International Travel Ideas for Your Summer Trip
Not all international destinations are easy to get to during the COVID-19 era. Here are three for your summer trip.

Here’s How to Get Free Money for Your Business
Grants have helped many businesses affected by the pandemic.

Savings Tips for Newbies, Experts and Everyone in Between
Tips everyone can use.

How to Qualify for an FHA Mortgage, Even With Student Debt
Debt-to-income calculations for FHA loans have become more favorable to buyers with debt.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: business grants, FHA loans, international travel ideas, savings tips

Monday’s need-to-know money news

June 21, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Are cash offers better for home sellers? Also in the news: A new episode of the Smart Money podcast on savings tips and the Child Tax Credit, 4 smart insurance moves for hurricane season, and how to find unclaimed money that’s owed to you.

Are Cash Offers Better for Sellers?
An all-cash offer for your home might seem like the golden ticket, but take the time to weigh all your options.

Smart Money Podcast: Savings Tips and Updates to the Child Tax Credit
Saving money can involve both cutting expenses and knowing how to make saving easier for you.

4 Smart Insurance Moves to Make for Hurricane Season
Checking your coverage and deductibles in advance can help you protect yourself financially.

How to Find Unclaimed Money That’s Owed to You
Finding your unclaimed property.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: cash offers, child tax credit, hurricane season, Insurance, real estate, savings tips, Smart Money podcast, unclaimed property

Friday’s need-to-know money news

March 19, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to reclaim money lost to COVID disruptions. Also in the news: How phone calls can save you money, start early to get your house retirement-ready, and which states have extended their tax deadlines.

It’s Not Too Late to Reclaim Money ‘Lost’ to COVID Disruptions
A chargeback can be a helpful tool, particularly if the pandemic has affected the delivery of a good or service. But there are rules and limits to be aware of.

Deep Breath and Dial: How Phone Calls Can Save You Money
It’ll take a little patience.

Start Early to Get Your House Retirement-Ready
Most homes aren’t ready for “aging in place,” but you could take steps now to make your home better for retirement.

Which States Have Extended Their Tax Deadlines?
See if yours is on the list.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: COVID, phone calls, Retirement, savings tips, tax deadlines

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

July 18, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How your 2019 vacation can pay for your 2020 vacation. Also in the news: How to wean your adult child off your credit cards, how to save money on international flights, and why your financial aid could plummet after the first year of college.

How Your 2019 Vacation Can Pay for Your 2020 Vacation
Maximizing your rewards cards.

How to Wean Your Adult Child Off Your Credit Cards
Time to cut the apron string.

How to Save Money on International Flights
Looking at all of your options.

Beware: your financial aid could plummet after the first year of college
Don’t be caught off guard.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: adult children and credit cards, college financial aid, international flights, rewards cards, savings tips, vacation tips

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

December 13, 2016 By Liz Weston

holiday-tipping-dont-let-it-wipe-you-outToday’s top story: Tips to save more for retirement in 2017. Also in the news: Why the key to saving may be in your head, why skipping a payment at the holidays is a bad idea, and a guide to holiday tipping.

Retirement Anxiety? 3 Tips to Save More in 2017
Starting the new year off on the right foot.

The Key to Saving May Be in Your Head
Time to look inward.

Skip a Payment? Those Offers Are No Holiday for Your Budget
Reading the fine print.

Tips on Holiday Tipping
Who and how much?

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: holiday tipping, Retirement, retirement savings, Savings, savings tips, skipping payments, tipping

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