Ask Liz Weston

Get smart with your money

Savings

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

By

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: A month-by-month guide to staying on financial track. Also in the news: How to avoid making a big financial mistake, why you should consider a “money diet”, and how to simplify your 2015 finances.

A month-by-month guide to staying on financial track in 2015
Taking it one month at a time.

Don’t Make This Big Personal Finance Mistake
Why not having a credit card could do more harm than good.

Spending Hangover? Time For A Financial Cleanse
Clearing the financial fog.

Consider a Month-Long “Money Diet” to See How Savings Add Up
No cheating.

5 Ways to Simplify Your Finances in 2015
How to make things easier.

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

By

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: How to choose your first credit card. Also in the news: Creating a secret financial goal number, unnecessary purchases that are killing your budget, and how to decide between a bank or a credit union.

You’re Finally Getting Your First Credit Card: How to Choose
Finding the card that best suits your needs.

Create a “Secret Number” to Make Your Financial Goal More Specific
Having a personalized number will help keep your goal in sight.

10 Unnecessary Purchases That Are Eating Up Your Budget
Small everyday purchases can add up to big bucks.

The Pros and Cons of a Credit Union Versus a Bank
Which one is right for you?

5 New Year’s Resolutions to Save on Taxes
How to keep more money in your pocket instead of the government’s.

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

By

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: What the experts think you should do with you money in 2015. Also in the news: Saving money on winter driving, tax strategies to use before the end of the year, and how to survive living paycheck to paycheck.

Here’s What the Experts Are Saying You Should Do With Your Money in 2015
New strategies for the new year.

5 Ways to Save Money, Your Sanity for Winter Driving
Surviving the winter in one piece.

11 year-end tax strategies to use before Dec. 31
Tick tock.

Living Paycheck to Paycheck: 7 Strategies for Survival
Getting through the tough times.

7 Holiday Savings Tips for Newlyweds
Your first holiday together doesn’t have to break the bank.

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

By

santa-3-resized-600Today’s top story: How your procrastination is costing you money. Also in the news: Holiday shipping mistakes to avoid, which report you need to read before buying a house, and the digital piggy bank that could finally convince you to start saving.

5 Ways Procrastination Costs You Money
Time equals money.

Don’t make these costly shipping mistakes this season
The gifts were expensive enough.

The Report You Should Ask For Before Buying A House
Get a C.L.U.E.

This Digital Piggy Bank Could Finally Get You To Start Saving
Meet your new savings pal.

The Best Way to Tap Your IRA In Retirement
Using your IRA strategically.

Monday’s need-to-know money news

By

22856641_SAToday’s top story: The three things you should do before tackling your student loan debt. Also in the news: Three tax changes for 2015, how to protect your finances during a late-in-life divorce, and how changing the order in which you deduct from your paycheck could save you more money.

3 Things to Do Before Tackling Your Student Loan Debt
There’s a lot to do before you start making payments.

3 Tax Changes for 2015 You Need To Know About
Tax time is right around the corner.

Protect finances in later-in-life divorce
Divorce after 50 can come with a special set of financial issues.

Subtract Savings from Your Salary Before Expenses to Save Better
Subtracting your savings first could help keep your expenses in check.

7 Ways to Boost Your Credit Score This Month
Just in time for the holidays.

Monday’s need-to-know money news

By

22856641_SAToday’stop story: For a low-cost college education, consider moving to these places. Also in the news: Celebrating your small financial victories, the hype surrounding Black Friday, and why more Americans are having a tough time making ends meet.

The Best and Worst Places to Live for a Low-Cost College Education
Planning ahead.

Celebrate Your Small Financial Wins for Better Savings Motivation
Small victories quickly add up.

5 Black Friday Deals That Aren’t (and 3 That Should Be)
Don’t believe the hype.

America’s Top Money Problem: Trying to Make Ends Meet
More Americans are living paycheck to paycheck.

Everything You Need to Know About Down Payments
When to take that giant leap.