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November 19, 2019 By Liz Weston

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: Employers who chip in on your student loans. Also in the news: Six unexpected things you can find on sale on Black Friday, how to sign up for ACA health insurance for 2020, and spending tips for millennials can help anyone who would like to survive the holidays without debt.

These Employers Chip in on Your Student Loans
One of the best perks.

Six unexpected things you can find on sale on Black Friday
Look for travel deals.

How to Sign Up for ACA Health Insurance for 2020
It’s open enrollment time.

Spending tips for millennials can help anyone who would like to survive the holidays without debt
Win the holidays without going broke.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Black Friday. ACA health insurance, employment perks, holiday shopping, millennials, open enrollment, spending tips, Student Loans

August 11, 2015 By Liz Weston

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: How to build a credit score from the ground up. Also in the news: What happens to your Flexible Spending Account when you leave a job, financial insomnia, and how to get your spending back on track.

How to Build a Great Credit Score From Scratch
Building credit when you don’t have any.

What Happens to Your Flexible Spending Account When You Quit
Who keeps the money?

Financial Security For The Light Sleeper
Don’t let money woes keep you up at night.

8 Ways to Get Your Spending Back on Track
Getting back on the right path.

What You Need to Know About Unwanted Robocalls
How to stop the annoyance.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: budgets, Credit Score, Flexible Spending Account, robocalls, spending tips

May 14, 2015 By Liz Weston

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: Starbucks is the latest hacker’s delight. Also in the news: Getting control over your spending, advice that could ruin your retirement, and money fears that could sabotage your net worth.

Reports: Hackers Targeting Starbucks Mobile Users
How to protect your caffeine fix.

3 Tips for Getting Control Over Your Spending
Reining it in.

This Popular Financial Advice Could Ruin Your Retirement
Why dying broke is a bad idea.

6 Fear-Driven Money Moves That Sabotage Your Net Worth
Coping with financial anxiety.

5 Ways to Mitigate the Financial Downside of a Disability
Reducing money stress.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: budgets, data theft, disability, financial stress, spending tips

March 31, 2015 By Liz Weston

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: How to wreck someone else’s credit. Also in the news: How much you need to save in case of an emergency, five tax resolutions for next April 15th, and ten steps to a smarter spending plan.