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Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

March 23, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: IRS Free File and how to get free tax preparation or free tax help in 2021. Also in the news: How women investors can rewrite their financial futures, options for people who can’t afford their tax bills, and beware of lender’s mistakes in your credit report.

IRS Free File & How to Get Free Tax Preparation or Free Tax Help in 2021
Here’s where to get free tax software, free tax preparation and free tax help this year.

How Women Investors Can Rewrite Their Financial Futures
When preparing for a secure retirement, women can be disadvantaged. But careful planning and intentional actions can help reduce roadblocks to financial health.

5 Options for people who can’t afford their tax bills
If you can’t afford your tax bill, consider an installment plan or an offer in compromise if you qualify.

Beware of Lenders’ Mistakes in Your Credit Report
Another reason why it’s important to monitor your credit report.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: credit report, IRS free file, lender mistakes, tax help, tax preparation, women investors

Friday’s need-to-know money news

April 5, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Credit basics you need to know. Also in the news: How a new homeowner bought a house in Vegas, 11 cheap date ideas, and what to do if your tax preparer can’t file your taxes by April 15th.

More Than Your Score: Credit Basics You Need to Know
You’re more than just a number.

How I Bought a Home in Las Vegas
One new homeowner’s story.

11 Cheap Date Ideas
Spend less without feeling like a cheapskate.

What to Do If Your Tax Preparer Can’t File Your Taxes by April 15
A look at extensions.





Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: cheap dates, Credit, credit basics, Las Vegas, real estate, tax filling extension, tax preparation

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

March 6, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Don’t freak out about an emergency fund – just start one. Also in the news: Deciding on hiring a tax planner or DIY, how one couple paid off $100K in debt in 5 years, and the difference between hard and soft credit inquiries.

Don’t Freak Out About an Emergency Fund — Just Start One
The sooner, the better.

Hire a Tax Preparer or DIY? This Year the Decision May Be Harder
New tax laws may complicate things.

How I Ditched Debt: Side Jobs, Meal Planning and Faith
How one couple paid off $100K in 5 years.

The Difference Between Hard and Soft Credit Inquiries
How they impact your credit score.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: credit inquiries, debt diary, ditching debt, emergency fund, tax preparation

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

March 5, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 5 things you don’t have to pay a tax preparer to do. Also in the news: AmEx Gold’s inconsistent dining rewards are frustrating foodies, what you need to know about surging savings account rates, and what you need to know about “free” credit scores.

5 Things You Don’t Have to Pay a Tax Preparer to Do
Knock these things off your tax list.

AmEx Gold’s Inconsistent Dining Rewards Are Frustrating Foodies
A bumpy relaunch.

Savings Account Rates Are Surging: Here’s What to Know
Online banks are offering the best rates.

What You Need to Know About ‘Free’ Credit Scores
Free doesn’t always mean without cost.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: AmEx Gold dining rewards, Credit Scores, free credit scores, interest rates, savings accounts, tax preparation

Monday’s need-to-know money news

February 11, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How student loan default can gut your paycheck. Also in the news: Changing your screen habits from time-wasting to money-saving, 5 tips for cutting the cost of having your taxes done, and what to do about a surprise student loan bill.

How Student Loan Default Can Gut Your Paycheck
Avoiding wage garnishment.

Change Your Screen Habits From Time-Wasting to Money-Saving
Using your apps to be more productive.

5 Tips for Cutting the Cost of Having Your Taxes Done
Free help could be available.

What to Do About a Surprise Student Loan Bill
Don’t ignore the mail.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: apps, screen habits, Student Loans, tax preparation, wage garnishment

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

February 5, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 5 tips for cutting the cost of having your taxes done. Also in the news: How to find the dirt on your tax preparer, making the most of a gig economy to pay down debt, and 11 smart ways to spend your tax refund.

5 Tips for Cutting the Cost of Having Your Taxes Done
How to rein in the costs.

How to Find the Dirt on Your Tax Preparer
Don’t give your info to just anyone.

How I Ditched Debt: Making the Most of a Gig Economy
A woman pays down over $25K in three years.

11 smart ways to spend your tax refund, according to personal finance experts
Don’t think of it as a windfall.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: debt, gig economy, tax preparation, tax preparers, tax refund, Taxes, tips

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