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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

Monday’s need-to-know money news

March 7, 2016 By Liz Weston

returnToday’s top story: What retirees need to know about the new Social Security deadline. Also in the news: States with no income tax, tax breaks for getting older, and why you need an “Armageddon Fund.”

What Retirees Need to Know About the New Social Security Deadline
Consider your options carefully.

U.S. States With No Income Tax
In case your recent tax fillings have put you in a relocating mood.

​Get tax breaks just for getting older
With age comes wisdom AND tax breaks.

Create an “Armageddon Fund” to Save for a Major Emergency and Still Earn Interest
Your emergency fund just got scarier.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Armageddon fund, emergency fund, income tax, Retirement, Savings, Social Security, tax breaks, Taxes

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

March 1, 2016 By Liz Weston

taxesToday’s top story: What you need to look for in a tax professional. Also in the news: Banks made $11 billion dollars in overdraft fees in 2015, strategies for starting out with student debt, and how to balance saving for college and retirement.

What to Look for in a Tax Professional
Finding the right person to trust.

Banks Made $11 Billion From Overdraft Fees Last Year
How much of it was yours?

Strategies For When You’re Starting Out Saddled With Student Debt
Starting off on the right foot.

Balancing Act: Strategically Saving For College And Retirement
Finding a way to do both.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: banking, overdraft fees, Retirement, saving for college, saving for retirement, Savings, student debt, Student Loans, tax professional, Taxes

Monday’s need-to-know money news

February 29, 2016 By Liz Weston

invest-emergency-fundToday’s top story: How to build an emergency fund. Also in the news: Social Security mistakes to avoid, the best way to save for a down payment on a home, and what happens when your 401(k) gets too big?

How to Build an Emergency Fund
Creating a financial buffer.

Don’t Make These 3 Social Security Mistakes
Social Security isn’t one size fits all.

The best way to save for a down payment
Where you should keep your money before making a purchase.

Can your 401(k) account be too big?
How to avoid penalties and extra taxes.

Best Leap Day Sales and Deals of 2016
It only happens once every four years!

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: 401(k), down payments, emergency fund, Leap Year, real estate, Savings, Social Security, Social Security mistakes

Friday’s need-to-know money news

February 26, 2016 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: What kids can learn about money by having a savings account. Also in the news: A guide to debt management, the easiest way to cut your 2015 tax bill, and how Uncle Sam is trying to help you save.

What a Savings Account Can Teach Your Child About Money
Good money habits start early.

How Does Debt Management Work?
A guide to wrangling your debt.

Here’s the Easiest Way to Cut Your Tax Bill Now
There’s still time to shelter some of your income.

How Uncle Sam wants to help you get ready to retire
The government wants you to start saving.

In debt and need cash? Payday loans are not your only option. RSVP for the NerdWallet & NAACP webinar on March 1 at 5pm to learn about alternatives.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: debt, debt management plans, kids and money, Retirement, Savings, Taxes

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

February 23, 2016 By Liz Weston

financial doomToday’s top story: Five major threats to your retirement. Also in the news: Classic money habits you should be using today, seven potential financial time bombs, and how getting married will affect your taxes.

5 Major Threats to Your Retirement
The threats coming from both inside and outside the house.

5 Old-School Money Habits You Should Start Using Today
Time-tested success.

Don’t Ignore These 7 Financial Time Bombs
Tick…tick…

4 Ways Getting Married Will Change Your Taxes
Uncle Sam couldn’t be happier about your wedding!

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: couples and money, financial time bombs, money habits, Retirement, Savings, Taxes

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