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This week’s money news

October 31, 2022 By Liz Weston

This week’s top story: Smart Money podcast on financial fears, and if you need life insurance or not. In other news: What makes a good store credit card, and how to avoid bad ones, tackling financial insecurity, and why stocks and bonds are both falling.

Smart Money Podcast: Financial Fears, and Do You Need Life Insurance?
This week’s episode starts with a discussion about overcoming our financial fears.

What Makes a Good Store Credit Card, and How to Avoid Bad Ones
It’s not that store cards can’t deliver value — in some cases, they can be ideal picks. But before you’re pressured into opening one, know which red flags to watch for.

When Pinching Pennies Isn’t Enough: Tackling Financial Insecurity
Financial counselors, nonprofits and other organizations can help you find your financial footing.

Stocks and Bonds Are Both Falling. Here’s Why.
A look at why the markets declined in 2022, and how to cope with falling stocks and bonds as you near an important financial goal.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: bonds, financial fears, financial insecurity, life insurance, Stocks, store credit cards

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

May 21, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Should seniors consider a reverse mortgage now? Also in the news: Make the most of these store cards during a crisis, financial experts say a recession could be looming, and why you should think of your HSA as an extension of your emergency fund.

Should Seniors Consider a Reverse Mortgage Now?
Reverse mortgages offer tax-free cash for home equity, but understand how they work and explore alternatives.

Make the Most of These Store Cards During a Crisis
Some of the best cards to optimize your budget.

Financial experts say a recession could be looming; here’s how you can prepare
Be proactive.

Think of Your HSA as an Extension of Your Emergency Fund
Your contributions can increase in 2021.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: emergency fund, health savings account, HSA, recession, reverse mortgage, store credit cards, tips

Friday’s need-to-know money news

September 20, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Would student loan refinancing pay off for you? Also in the news: How store credit cards can leave you unprotected, the newest workplace perk that looks a lot like a payday loan, and the best (and worst) tippers in America.

Would Student Loan Refinancing Pay Off for You?
The type of loan you have matters.

How Store Credit Cards Can Leave You Unprotected
Fewer protections could leave you vulnerable.

The newest workplace perk looks a lot like a payday loan
Checking the fine print.

The best (and worst) tippers in America
Not a good look, Millennials.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: payday loans, refinancing, store credit cards, Student Loans, tipping, tips

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

September 17, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How college students can make the most of their summer earnings. Also in the news: 7 tips for becoming an ethical shopper, how store credit cards can leave you unprotected, and when it’s ok to leave a bad tip.

College Students, Make the Most of Your Summer Earnings
Taking care of Present You and Future You.

7 Tips for Becoming an Ethical Shopper
Matching your purchases with your values.

How Store Credit Cards Can Leave You Unprotected
Fewer protections than major credit cards.

When It’s OK to Leave a Bad Tip
Sometimes bad tips are justified.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: bad tipping, college student, ethical shopping, store credit cards, summer earnings, tips

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

June 13, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Why brand loyalty makes some blind to retail cards’ flaws. Also in the news: The good, the bad and the budget of destination weddings, how to save on central air, and what to know about your insurance when you’re on vacation.

Why Brand Loyalty Makes Some Blind to Retail Cards’ Flaws
Your favorite store card could come with a whopping interest rate.

Destination Weddings: The Good, the Bad and the Budget
Exchanging vows on vacation.

The Cost to Install Central Air and 3 Ways to Save
Staying cool for less.

What to Know About Your Insurance When You’re on Vacation
What is and isn’t covered.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: brand loyalty, central air conditioning, destination weddings, health insurance, store credit cards, traveling

Monday’s need-to-know money news

June 4, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Your store credit card wants to be your everyday card. Also in the news: Weathering life’s storms with an affordable disaster kit, how to wring the most business value from a personal loan, and which industries could feel the bite of a trade war.

Your Store Credit Card Wants to Be Your Everyday Card
Making the rewards more enticing.

Weather Life’s Storms With an Affordable Disaster Kit
Don’t be caught unprepared.

How to Wring the Most Business Value From a Personal Loan
Making a personal loan pay off.

These U.S. industries could feel the bite of a trade war
Is yours one of them?

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: business loans, Credit Cards, disaster kit, Personal Loans, rewards, store credit cards, trade war

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