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Thursday’s need-to-know money news

March 4, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Worrying about the right thing with estate taxes. Also in the news: 3 ways to get socially distanced tax prep this year, 5 sneaky things COVID-19 might do to your tax bill, and new rules for self-employed and gig workers applying for PPP loans.

Worry About the Right Thing With Estate Taxes
Few people pay estate or gift taxes, but many benefit from an inheritance tax break that may be axed.

3 Ways to Get Socially Distanced Tax Prep This Year
Secure portals, drop-off services, and virtual visits can help you work with a tax preparer from a safe distance.

5 Sneaky Things COVID-19 Might Do to Your Tax Bill
Advice from the tax pros.

New rules for self-employed and gig workers applying for PPP loans
What you need to know

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: COVID-19 taxes, estate taxes, PPP rules, self-employed, tax prep

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

March 31, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: What to do if you’re laid off due to Coronavirus. Also in the news: Coronavirus relief for small businesses and the self-employed, free ways to protect your mental health, and 4 things to do for your parents during the Coronavirus outbreak.

What to Do if You’re Laid Off Due to Coronavirus
One step at a time.

Coronavirus Relief for Small Businesses and the Self-Employed
What the CARES Act offers.

Free Ways to Protect Your Mental Health
Just as important as your physical health.

Do These 4 Things for Your Parents During Coronavirus Outbreak
We all need to take care of each other.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Coronavirus, elder parents, mental health, self-employed, small businesses, unemployment

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

April 5, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Bucking tradition at your wedding can help you save money. Also in the news: How schools can teach kids to be smart consumers, what to buy (and skip) in April, and how to save for retirement without a 401(k).

Engaged? Bucking Tradition Can Help You Save Big
Thinking outside the box.

How Schools Can Teach Kids To Be Smart Consumers
Learning lifelong skills.

What to Buy (and Skip) in April
Be careful with that refund.

How to save for retirement without a 401(k)
Options for the self-employed.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: April deals, kids and money, retirement savings, self-employed, tips, wedding

Monday’s need-to-know money news

February 13, 2017 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: NerdWallet’s best bank accounts and credit unions of 2017. Also in the news: Tips for investing in your 30s, using apps to save money without thinking, and the five biggest tax breaks for the self-employed.

NerdWallet’s Best Bank Accounts and Credit Unions of 2017
Where you should do business.

5 Tips for Investing in Your 30s
Taking the long view.

Want to Save Money Without Thinking? Try These Apps
You won’t even notice.

5 biggest tax breaks for the self-employed
How to keep more of your money.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: 30-somethings, apps, banks, credit unions, Investing, Savings, self-employed, tax breaks

Friday’s need-to-know money news

December 9, 2016 By Liz Weston

smartphones_financeToday’s top story: A good retirement savings option for the self-employed. Also in the news: Jobs that could mark you as a risk for late payments, what to ask before giving a cell phone as a gift, and the financial perks of not celebrating Christmas.

A Good Retirement Savings Option for the Self-Employed
Consider a Solo 401(k).

Study: These Jobs Could Mark You as a Risk for Late Payments on Personal Loans
Is yours on the list?

Ask These Questions Before Giving a Cell Phone This Season
What you need to know before making a purchase.

The Financial Perks of Not Celebrating Christmas
The upside to being The Grinch.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: cell phones, gifts, holiday spending, holidays, Personal Loans, Retirement, retirement savings, self-employed, solo 401(k)

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

August 3, 2016 By Liz Weston

homebuyerToday’s top story: Credit cards that allow you to set spending limits for authorized users. Also in the news: 8 keys to getting approved for a mortgage if you’re self-employed, how to tell if you’re getting a good car deal, and how to find the best mortgage rates and lenders online.

Which Credit Cards Allow You to Set a Spending Limit for Authorized Users?
Setting limits.

Self Employed? 8 Keys to Getting Approved for a Mortgage and Buying a Home
It’s not impossible.

How to Tell If You’re Getting a Good Car Deal
Deciphering the doubletalk.

How To Find The Best Mortgage Rates And Lenders Online
Navigating the online mortgage waters.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: authorized users, car buying, Credit Cards, mortgage, online mortgages, self-employed, spending limits, tips

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