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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

November 18, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Grace period over? Refinance these student loans ASAP. Also in the news: smart tactics for Millennials flocking to buy life insurance, how senior insulin users may benefit from Medicare savings model, and how to stay on track with a budget calendar.

Grace Period Over? Refinance These Student Loans ASAP
New graduates shouldn’t wait to see if they can refinance their private student loans.

Smart Tactics for Millennials Flocking to Buy Life Insurance
Millennials applying for life insurance can skip medical exams, simplify the process and pay less than they expect

Insulin Users May Benefit From Medicare Senior Savings Model
Seniors with diabetes may pay less for insulin with this program, which debuts in some Medicare drug plans in 2021.

Stay on Track With a Budget Calendar
One day at a time.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: budgets, insulin, life insurance, Medicare, millennials, Seniors, student loan refinancing

Monday’s need-to-know money news

October 26, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Travel insurance options for digital nomads. Also in the news: What to do if you’ve been denied student loan refinancing, a new set of shopping tips in the pandemic, and what really happens when you file bankruptcy.

Travel Insurance Options for Digital Nomads
Digital nomads might travel for extended periods of time, so their needs are different than the average traveler.

Denied for Student Loan Refinancing? What to Do Next

A New Set of Shopping Tips in the Pandemic
Keeping yourself safe.

What Really Happens When You File for Bankruptcy
A look at each type of bankruptcy.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Bankruptcy, pandemic, shopping, student loan refinancing, travel insurance

Friday’s need-to-know money news

July 24, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to tell if that ‘contact tracer’ is really a scammer. Also in the news: Don’t wait to refinance these student loans, why you should aim for 1% credit utilization, and the $600 unemployment boost is likely ending. Here’s how you can access cash now.

Is That ‘Contact Tracer’ Really a Scammer? How to Tell
How to keep yourself.

Don’t Wait to Refinance These Student Loans
You could save money on your private loans.

Why You Should Aim for 1% Credit Utilization
The lower the better.

The $600 unemployment boost is likely ending. Here’s how you can access cash now
Barring an extension from Congress, the boost will end this week.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: $600 boost, contact tracing, credit utilization, pandemic, private student loans, student loan refinancing, unemployment

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

July 16, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Probate workarounds can save your heirs time and money. Also in the news: Student loan refi rates keep dropping, which airline you should fly in 2020 (and beyond), and how to know if you should refinance your mortgage.

Probate Workarounds Can Save Your Heirs Time and Money
There are often workarounds to help get assets to heirs, but avoiding probate isn’t the right move for everyone.

Student Loan Refi Rates Keep Dropping, Should You Take the Plunge?
The advertised minimum fixed interest rate on refinanced student loans dropped to an average of 3.51% on July 1.

Ask a Points Nerd: Which Airline Should I Fly In 2020 (and Beyond)?
Flying has become a lot more complicated.

How to Know if You Should Refinance Your Mortgage
Mortgage rates continue to drop.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: airline travel, ask a points nerd, mortgage rates, Probate, recommendations, refinancing mortgage, student loan refinancing, Student Loans, Taxes, workarounds

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

November 14, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to beat basic economy airfare at its own game. Also in the news: Employers who chip in on your student loans, the pros and cons of refinancing your student loans, and this rule of thumb about credit card use could be costing you.

How to Beat Basic Economy at Its Own Game
A Points Nerd explains how.

These employers chip in on your student loans
How different companies assist their employees.

Is it worth it to refinance your student loans?
The pros and cons.

This rule of thumb about credit card use could be costing you
Credit utilization is a major credit score factor.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: basic economy airfare, Credit Cards, credit utilization, employer contributions, student loan refinancing, Student Loans

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

June 25, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 4 student loan refinancing myths debunked. Also in the news: Colleges that will pay for your degree through work, Sallie Mae launches credit cards aimed at millennials, and why you should stay away from wedding loans.

4 Student Loan Refinancing Myths Debunked
How to determine if it’s the right move for you.

These Colleges Will Pay Tuition, but You’ll Work for It
Trading labor for tuition.

Sallie Mae launches new credit cards aimed at millennials and Gen Z. Are they right for you?
Another Sallie Mae bill to pay.

Stay away from wedding loans
The bad way to say “I do.”

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Credit Cards, myths, Sallie Mae, student loan refinancing, wedding loans, work colleges

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