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Thursday’s need-to-know money news

February 14, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: What homeowners must remember at tax time this year. Also in the news: A GOP proposal to take student loan payments straight from your paycheck, why you might not have to pay that medical bill, and the biggest financial mistake women make.

Here’s What Homeowners Must Remember at Tax Time This Year
Learning the new tax rules.

A GOP proposal could snatch your student loan payment right from your paycheck
This could get ugly.

You Might Not Have to Pay That Medical Bill
Get ready to spend some time on the phone.

The biggest financial mistake women make? Not investing enough.
Deepening the wage gap.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: homeowners, Investing, medical bills, student loan payments, tax laws, Taxes, women and money

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

November 20, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Having the talk about college costs with your teen. Also in the news: How the new tax law affects vacation homes, what to do when an airline loses your bag, and thinking twice before paying for accident forgiveness.

Having ‘The Talk’ About College Costs With Your Teen
Managing expectations.

How the new tax law affects vacation-home owners
It gets complicated.

What to Do When an Airline Loses Your Bag
Don’t panic.

Think Twice Before Paying for Accident Forgiveness
Premium increases vs. the cost of forgiveness

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: accident forgiveness, Airbnb, Black Friday, college tuition, lost luggage, tax laws, travel

Monday’s need-to-know money news

October 22, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How today’s low taxes can nurture your nest egg. Also in the news: 4 questions to ask before you DIY, how a single mom masterminded a $700K swing from debt to savings, and how the new UltraFICO credit score will work.

How Today’s Low Taxes Can Nurture Your Nest Egg
New tax laws present a golden opportunity.

4 Questions to Ask Before You DIY
Doing it yourself could end up costing more.

Single Mom Masterminds $700K Swing From Debt to Savings
Learn how she did it.

Here’s How the New UltraFICO Credit Score Will Work
FICO scores are in for a big change.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Credit Score, debt strategy, DIY, lower taxes, retirement savings, tax laws, tips, UltraFICO

Friday’s need-to-know money news

April 20, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Why the new tax law makes Roth IRAs more attractive. Also in the news: 7 ways to save on your next national park trip, how to prep for in-flight interviews and land a job, and the 6 skills you need to be financially successful.

Why the New Tax Law Makes Roth IRAs More Attractive
Taking advantage of tax benefits.

7 Ways to Save on Your Next National Park Trip
A trip that doesn’t have to be too expensive.

Prep for In-Flight Interviews and Land a Job
Interviewing in an unusual location.

The 6 Skills You Need to Be Financially Successful
It’s more than just a budget.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: financial skills, in-flight interviews, national parks, Roth IRA, tax laws, tips

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

February 1, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: What to do if the new tax law changes your paycheck. Also in the news: The smartest way to use gift cards, giving up your brick-and-mortar bank, and smart money moves for Black Americans in financial distress.

What to Do If the New Tax Law Changes Your Paycheck
What to look out for.

The Smartest Way to Use Gift Cards
How to get the most value.

Can You Afford to Give Up Your Brick-and-Mortar Bank?
Making the switch to mobile banking.

Smart Money Moves for Black Americans in Financial Distress
Fighting against income disparity.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: banking, Black Americans, gift cards, money moves, paycheck, tax laws, Taxes, tips

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

March 10, 2015 By Liz Weston

o-CREDIT-REPORT-facebookToday’s top story: Changes to the credit report dispute process are on the way. Also in the news: What to do with your tax refund, things you should consider as you approach retirement, and the biggest tax law changes you need to know about.

Your Biggest Credit Report Complaint May Be Getting Fixed
Changes in the dispute process are on the way.

What to Do With Your Tax Refund
Suggestions other than an Apple Watch.

7 Items for Your To-Do List in the Year You Retire
Things to consider as you approach the finish line.

The Biggest Tax Law Changes You Need to Know About This Year
April 15th is just around the corner.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Credit Reports, Retirement, tax law changes, tax laws, tax refund

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