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Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

May 4, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: What to do when you can’t open a bank account. Also in the news: 6 tips to streamline insurance payments on home damage claims, college-bound grads could exit with $38K in student loan debt, and how to build your business credit score.

What to Do When You Can’t Open a Bank Account
A bank or credit union could deny an account application.

6 Tips to Streamline Insurance Payment on Home Damage Claims
Reporting the damage to the insurance company in a timely fashion can put more money in your pocket faster.

College-Bound Grads Could Exit With $38K Student Loan Debt
There are a number of ways to cut down on the amount borrowed for a bachelor’s degree before, during and after college.

How to Build Your Business Credit Score, and Why It Matters
What you need to know about establishing your business credit score and how to improve it.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: bank accounts, banking, business credit, home damage, insurance payments, student debt

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

September 16, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Your credit history opens doors – here’s how to build it. Also in the news: what happens to your debt if your school closes for good, and exit strategies for young adults forced home during COVID-19.

Your Credit History Opens Doors — Here’s How to Build It
About 13% of Americans in a survey said that they don’t have a credit history, and some don’t know how to get started.

If Your College Closes for Good, What Happens to Your Debt?
You have two options.

Is That Nearly New Salvage-Title Car Really a Deal?
A few dealers now specialize in professionally rebuilt salvage-title vehicles. The risks remain, though.

Exit Strategies for Young Adults Forced Home During COVID-19
How to make the Great Escape.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: college closures, COVID-19, Credit, Credit History, salvage title car, student debt, young adults living at home

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

September 3, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Working remotely in the pandemic may generate a tax surprise. Also in the news: Advice on how to fly safely over the holidays, student debt continues to rise for new pharmacists, and how to save money during Medicare open enrollment this year.

Working Remotely in the Pandemic May Generate a Tax Surprise
Many states require people who work within their borders to pay taxes, even if they live elsewhere.

Ask a Points Nerd: (How) Should I Fly for the Holidays?
If you must travel for the holidays, here’s some advice for how to book hotels and stay safe while flying.

Student Debt Continues to Rise for New Pharmacists
Average student debt among pharmacists increased by 4% to $179,514 for the class of 2020.

How to Save on Medicare Open Enrollment This Fall
Open enrollment is just six weeks away.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: holiday travel, Medicare open enrollment, pharmacists, Points Nerd, student debt, Taxes, working remotely

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

October 30, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Your student debt doesn’t always die with you. Also in the news: 10 ways to meet a credit card’s minimum spend requirement, how today’s Fed rate cut affects you, and how to churn credit cards without getting penalized.

Your Student Debt Doesn’t Always Die With You
It all depends on the type of loan.

10 Ways to Meet a Credit Card’s Minimum Spend Requirement
Don’t let your rewards slip away.

Here’s how the Fed rate cut affects you
Cheaper loans, lower interest on savings.

How to Churn Credit Cards Without Getting Penalized
Targeting those sign-up bonuses.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: credit card churning, Credit Cards, Fed rate cut, minimum spend requirement, student debt, Student Loans

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

May 8, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: When can I retire? Also in the news: How to get your own royal family photos at commoner prices, how to make the most of your HSA, and how living in one of these cities means you could pay your student debt off sooner.

When Can I Retire?
How to determine the right time.

Get Your Own ‘Royal’ Family Photos at Commoner Prices
You don’t need a castle.

How to make the most of your HSA — for now, and the future
Protecting your health costs.

Living in one of these cities means you could pay your student debt off quicker, study says
Cost of living can make a big difference.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: family photos, health savings account, HSA, Retirement, royal family, student debt, Student Loans

Monday’s need-to-know money news

April 22, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Pet insurance can be your wallet’s best friend. Also in the news: How to get the most out of online reviews, talking to your parents about their financial plans, and where the 2020 candidates stand on student debt and college affordability.

Pet Insurance Can Be Your Wallet’s Best Friend
Covering your furry friends.

How to Get the Most out of Online Reviews
When to trust reviews.

Yes, You Should Ask Their Parents About Their Financial Plans
A crucial conversation.

Where the 2020 candidates stand on student debt and college affordability
An important issue.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: 2020, online reviews, parents and money, pet insurance, student debt

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