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Monday’s need-to-know money news

March 29, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 5 pandemic-driven financial habits worth keeping. Also in the news: A new episode of the Smart Money podcast on spring cleaning and COVID taxes, life insurance options when living with HIV, and be on the lookout for streaming service price hikes.

5 Pandemic-Driven Financial Habits Worth Keeping
Americans have picked up new financial habits during the pandemic, and continuing them could boost their finances.

Smart Money Podcast: Spring Cleaning and COVID Taxes
Tidy up your digital life.

Living With HIV? Life Insurance Is Available but Limited
People living with HIV have options, but strict requirements make coverage difficult to secure.

Watch Out for These Streaming Service Price Hikes
Streaming is getting costlier.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: COVID taxes, financial habits, financial spring cleaning, HIV, life insurance, price increases, Smart Money podcast, streaming services

Monday’s need-to-know money news

March 22, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Making a plan to get your money resolution back on track. Also in the news: A new episode of the Smart Money podcast on redlining and auto loans, the 6 biggest life insurance myths about COVID, and how to know if there’s too much cash in your savings account.

Make a Plan to Get Your Money Resolution Back on Track
Checking in at the three-month mark.

Smart Money Podcast: Redlining, and Paying Off a Car Loan
Redlining and its effects on the racial wealth gap.

The 6 Biggest Life Insurance Myths About COVID, Cost and Coverage
Life insurance may not be as expensive as you think. Learn the truth behind COVID impact, coverage cost and other myths.

How to Know If There’s Too Much Cash in Your Savings Account
A look at just how much cash you need on hand.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: banking, COVID, life insurance, money resolutions, redlining, savings account, Smart Money podcast

Monday’s need-to-know money news

March 15, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Does Medicare cover COVID testing and vaccines? Also in the news: A new episode of the Smart Money podcast on procrastination and paying student loans vs investing, 3 ways COVID has reshuffled our finances, and how the car you drive can raise your auto insurance rates.

Does Medicare Cover COVID Testing and Vaccines?
In general, Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans cover COVID-19 tests, treatments and vaccines.

Smart Money Podcast: Procrastination, and Paying Student Loans vs. Investing
How to stop procrastinating on big money tasks.

3 Ways COVID-19 Reshuffled Our Finances
Three financial trends we can chalk up to the coronavirus pandemic.

How the Car You Drive Can Raise Your Auto Insurance Rates
The cost of your car isn’t the only way your vehicle affects your auto insurance bill.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: auto insurance, COVID vaccines, Investing, Medicare, procrastination, Smart Money podcast, spending habits, Student Loans

Monday’s need-to-know money news

March 8, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Some student loan borrowers are 19 months closer to forgiveness. Also in the news: A new episode of the Smart Money podcast on pandemic debt and moving costs, buying life insurance for children, and when you’ll receive the next economic stimulus check.

Smart Money Podcast: Pandemic Debt and Moving Costs
The economy’s K-shaped recovery and how that may affect how you deal with pandemic-related debt.

Some Student Loan Borrowers Are 19 Months Closer to Forgiveness
19 months closer to having no more payments at all.

Should You Buy Life Insurance for Children?
Child life insurance can help secure your kids’ future insurability. Here’s how to decide if it’s right for your family.

When Will You Get Your $1,400 Relief Check?
More help is on the way.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: economic stimulus checks, K-shaped recovery, life insurance for children, Smart Money podcast, student loan forgiveness

Monday’s need-to-know money news

March 1, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: No flood insurance? Here’s how to get help. Also in the news: A new episode of the Smart Money podcast about saving on gas and 401(k) limits, 3 ways to get socially distanced tax prep help this year, and how to protect yourself from Facebook and Instagram ad scams.

No Flood Insurance? Here’s How to Get Help
You may be able to get assistance from the federal government or other sources.

Smart Money Podcast: Saving at the Pump and 401(k) limits
Tips on saving at the pump.

3 Ways to Get Socially Distanced Tax Prep This Year

Protect Yourself From Facebook and Instagram Ad Scams
People are always looking to scam.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Facebook ad scams, flood insurance, gas prices, Smart Money podcast, tax prep

Monday’s need-to-know money news

February 22, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to get the most home insurance help after a winter storm. Also in the news: A new episode of the Smart Money podcast on filing your taxes early and tapping into your home equity, 8 ways to take your credit card rewards to the next level in 2021, and how to get relief with your federally backed mortgages.

How to Get the Most Home Insurance Help After a Winter Storm
Talking to your insurer and documenting everything will help you manage and recover from serious storm damage.

Smart Money Podcast: Filing Taxes Early and Tapping Home Equity
Why you probably want to file your taxes sooner rather than later.

8 Ways to Take Your Credit Card Rewards to the Next Level in 2021
With some extra steps — like an inventory of your wallet, a chat with your issuer, and a willingness to track and stack — you can squeeze more value from points and miles.

How to Get Relief With Your Federally Backed Mortgages
There’s a new extension.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: credit card rewards, homeowners insurance, mortgage relief, Smart Money podcast, Taxes, winter storm

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