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This week’s money news

December 19, 2022 By Liz Weston

This week’s top story: Smart Money podcast on what we learned about our money in 2022. In other news: Holiday travel chaos is coming and how to handle it, why 2023 could be a bit better for home buyers, and benefit from fed rate hikes with a high-yield savings account.

Smart Money Podcast: What We Learned About Our Money in 2022
In this week’s episode, Sean and Liz hear from listeners about the best thing that happened to them this year, what they struggled with and what they are most looking forward to in the new year.

Holiday Travel Chaos is Coming: How to Handle It
From packing light to skipping the lines, here’s how to navigate the busiest holiday travel season in years.

For Home Buyers, 2022 Was Brutal. Why ’23 Could Be a Bit Better.
After enduring three difficult years from 2020 through 2022, home buyers might find a slightly more hospitable housing market in 2023.

Benefit From Fed Rate Hikes With a High-Yield Savings Account
The recent federal rate increases have been great for savers with high-yield savings accounts. It is not too late to take advantage.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: 2023 home buying, fed rate hikes, holiday travel, Smart Money podcast

This week’s money news

December 6, 2022 By Liz Weston

This week’s top story: Smart Money podcast on end of credit card rewards, and luxury credit cards. In other news: December mortgage rates, how high-interest ‘rent-a-bank’ loans sidestep state rate caps, and lifetime income.

Smart Money Podcast: The End of Credit Card Rewards, and When to Cancel Luxury Credit Cards
This week’s episode starts with a discussion about the potential end of credit card rewards.

December Mortgage Rates May Seek Calm After Turbulent Year
Interest rates on fixed-rate mortgages could stabilize or even drift lower in December.

How High-Interest ‘Rent-a-Bank’ Loans Sidestep State Rate Caps
Rent-a-bank loans are online loans that may charge triple-digit APRs in states that cap interest rates on small loans.

Save for ‘Retirement’? Generate Lifetime Income Instead
Money News & Moves: Also, Google pays for tracking us, and crypto isn’t broken.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: credit card rewards, Credit Cards, lifetime income, mortgage rates, rent-a-bank loans, Smart Money podcast

This week’s money news

October 3, 2022 By Liz Weston

This week’s top story: Smart Money podcast on what the Fed news means for you, and choosing a new bank. In other news: October mortgage rates that will continue to rise, 3 common types o f life insurance fraud and how to stay savvy, and Medicare Part B 2023 premiums dip, bucking inflation trends.

Smart Money Podcast: What the Fed News Means for You, and Choosing a New Bank
This week’s episode starts with a discussion about the Fed’s most recent interest rate hike.

October Mortgage Rates Will Continue to Rise, Haunting Home Buyers
Mortgage interest rates will likely rise in October as lenders contend with the Federal Reserve’s more aggressive stance.

3 Common Types of Life Insurance Fraud — and How to Stay Savvy
Misleading a life insurance company might mean your loved ones never see the money you intended for them.

Medicare Part B 2023 Premiums Dip, Bucking Inflation Trends
Medicare beneficiaries will save a little over $5 per month on Medicare Part B compared to the previous year.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: choosing a new bank, Fed news, life insurance fraud, Medicare Part B, mortgage rates, 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

September 19, 2022 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: To prepare kids set to invest with custodial accounts. In other news: 8 Latino financial pros on building wealth and knowledge in 2022, Smart Money Podcast on fall money tasks, and saving enough to retire, and if a line of credit is right for your business recession plan.

Get Kids Set to Invest With Custodial Accounts
To prepare kids to take over their custodial accounts, they need financial education and solid money habits, which can be developed early on.

8 Latino Financial Pros on Building Wealth and Knowledge in 2022
Education about finances and talking honestly about money are key, Latino financial experts say.

Smart Money Podcast: Fall Money Tasks, and Saving Enough to Retire
This week’s episode starts with a reminder to check in on your finances as we enter into the last quarter of the year and some suggestions for some money tasks to complete.

Is a Line of Credit Right for Your Business Recession Plan?
How your business operates and whether you have fluctuating funding needs can help you decide when to apply for a business line of credit.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: building wealth and knowledge, business line of credit, business recession plan, custodial accounts, get kids set to invest, Latino financial pros, line of credit, saving enough to retire, Smart Money podcast

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

September 15, 2022 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to find a happy balance among competing savings goals. Also in the news: Smart Money Podcast: live from Las Vegas, easy solutions to 3 common air travel nightmares, and how relaxed COVID guidelines will affect your next trips.

How to Find a Happy Balance Among Competing Savings Goals
Deciding how to prioritize different savings goals can be overwhelming, but financial experts recommend ordering them by urgency.

Smart Money Podcast: Live From Las Vegas!
This week’s episode is a special live episode that was recorded at a company gathering in Las Vegas over the summer.

Easy Solutions to 3 Common Air Travel Nightmares
Insuring your trip through a travel card or independent policy can come in handy if things don’t go as planned.

How Will Relaxed COVID Guidelines Affect Your Next Trip?
Reduced isolation periods and other changes to CDC recommendations make it less likely your trip will be disrupted.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: relaxed COVID guidelines, savings goals, Smart Money podcast, trip insurance

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