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This week’s money news

September 23, 2024 By Liz Weston

This week’s top story: Harris v. Trump on student loans. In other news: What the Fed’s rate cutting plans mean for the housing market, what small-business owners need to know about digital security, and how to watch football without cable.

Harris v. Trump on Student Loans: Where the Candidates Stand
As president, Harris would likely champion student loan relief and free community college. Trump would likely restrict or dismantle loan forgiveness and promote access to non-traditional degrees.

What the Fed’s Rate Cutting Plans Mean for the Housing Market
If lower mortgage interest rates are finally here, what does that portend for potential home buyers, refinancers and sellers?

What Small-Business Owners Need to Know About Digital Security
Any small-business that has an online presence may be vulnerable to digital security breaches and cyber attacks. Consulting with professionals and being proactive about policies can help protect your business.

How to Watch Football Without Cable
Finding all the football on TV isn’t as easy as it used to be, but there are good options for every fan.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: digital security, football, mortgage rate, small business, Student Loans

This week’s money news

July 23, 2024 By Liz Weston

This week’s top story: Small-business lenders share an inside look at the loan process. In other news: What to know before you enroll when you are considering college at 25+, SAVE lawsuits, and weekly mortgage rates sink to 4-month low.

Small-Business Lenders Share an Inside Look at the Loan Process
Two experienced small-business lending professionals shed light on the loan process and what small-business owners can expect.

Considering College at 25+? Here’s What To Know Before You Enroll
Think about your career goals, research schools that support adult learners, apply for scholarships and grants and lean on your support network.

SAVE Lawsuits: Biden’s Student Loan Plan Blocked, Payments Paused
Borrowers on the income-driven repayment plan SAVE won’t owe student loan payments or interest until the legal situation is resolved.

Weekly Mortgage Rates Sink to 4-Month Low
We’re in the middle of homebuying season, and mortgage rates are at their lowest since March.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: college, SAVE, small business, small-business loan, Student Loan, weekly mortgage rates

This week’s money news

March 11, 2024 By Liz Weston

This week’s top story: When you want to leave your medicare advantage plan but feel stuck. In other news: How the SVB collapse still ripples through banking, 5 financial mistakes to avoid when you are self-employed, and what small-business owners need to know about NIL sponsorships.

When You Want to Leave Your Medicare Advantage Plan — But Feel Stuck
How to get out of your Medicare Advantage plan if it’s not right for you — and what to do if there are no good alternatives.

How the SVB Collapse Still Ripples Through Banking, 1 Year Later
Five banks failed last year, including Silicon Valley Bank. Keeping your money FDIC-insured goes a long way to prepare you for any future bank collapse.

5 Financial Mistakes to Avoid When You Are Self-Employed
Self-employment can be rewarding, but it can also be expensive when you make certain financial mistakes.

What Small-Business Owners Need to Know About NIL Sponsorships
Small-business owners can use name, image, likeness sponsorships, but should be intentional and avoid investing simply as fans.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Medicare, Medicare Advantage plan, self-employment, Silicon Valley Bank, small business

This week’s money news

January 16, 2023 By Liz Weston

This week’s top story: Smart Money podcast on investing in 2023. In other news: Small-business trends 2023, privacy hacks that may hurt your credit, and how to avoid hotel resort fees.

Smart Money Podcast: Your Money in 2023: Investing in the Stock Market
This week’s episode is all about investing in 2023.

Small-Business Trends: 6 Predictions for 2023
It’s difficult to predict what 2023 holds, but business owners can use innovative strategies to combat emerging challenges.

Privacy Hacks May Hurt Your Credit + You Won! Can You Hide?
Money News & Moves: Security fails routinely expose your personal financial info. And you can’t even buy privacy.

How to Avoid Hotel Resort Fees (and Which Brands Are the Worst)
NerdWallet analyzed the major hotel brands to find out which ones have the worst resort fees.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Credit, hotel resort fees, personal financial info, privacy, small business, Smart Money podcast

Monday’s need-to-know money news

September 26, 2022 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Smart Money Podcast on beating money procrastination, and when to unfreeze credit. In other news: 5 ways small businesses can offset high gas prices, how to shop on TikTok without overpaying, and the cost difference between using LED and incandescent lightbulbs.

Smart Money Podcast: Beating Money Procrastination, and When to Unfreeze Credit
This week’s episode starts with a discussion about how to stop putting off financial decisions.

5 Ways Small Businesses Can Offset High Gas Prices
Financial forecasting and energy efficiency improvements can help small businesses save money, regardless of how gas prices change.

How to Shop on TikTok Without Overpaying
Not everything for sale on the app is a good deal.

The Cost Difference Between Using LED and Incandescent Lightbulbs
What to know in order to save on your energy bills.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: beating money procrastination, gas prices, LED vs incandescent lightbulbs, shop on TikTok, small business, Smart Money podcast, unfreezing credit

Monday’s need-to-know money news

March 14, 2022 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Combating inflation, and saving for retirement amid climate change. Also in the news: 3 ways to lessen the impact of inflation on your small business, 3 ways small-business owners will feel a fed rate increase, and how to get on top of planned expenses with sinking funds.

Smart Money Podcast: Combating Inflation, and Saving for Retirement Amid Climate Change
Things may seem grim, but you can still take steps to set yourself up for long-term financial success.

3 Ways to Lessen the Impact of Inflation on Your Small Business
Lessen the impact of inflation on your business by raising your prices, refining your operations and working with a financial advisor.

3 Ways Small-Business Owners Will Feel a Fed Rate Increase
The Federal Reserve plans to raise interest rates multiple times in 2022.

Get on Top of Planned Expenses With Sinking Funds
Mapping out big purchases in advance gives you time to save by adding regularly to “sinking funds” for each goal.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: fed rate, inflation, planned expenses, saving for retirement, small business, Smart Money podcast

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