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Friday’s need-to-know money news

February 9, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 2018 US Olympians open up about their money struggles. Also in the news: Tax forms to know about before filing your return, how to keep your tax preparer from hating you, and 10 cities where taxpayers receive the fattest refund checks.

2018 US Olympians Open Up About Money Struggles
Star athletes paid very little.

Tax Forms to Know About Before Filing Your Return
The most popular forms, explained.

How to Keep Your Tax Preparer From Hating You
Come prepared.

10 cities where taxpayers receive the fattest refund checks
Did yours make the list?

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: 2018 Olympics, Olympians, tax forms, tax preparation, tax refunds, tips

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

April 5, 2017 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Can’t refinance student loans? Try these tactics. Also in the news: 10-word answers to your biggest car insurance questions, 5 foods that raise blood pressure – and life insurance rates, and 5 ways to save on preparing your taxes.

Can’t Refinance Student Loans? Try These Tactics
Looking at the alternatives.

10-Word Answers (or Less!) to Your Biggest Car Insurance Questions
Short and sweet.

5 Foods That Raise Blood Pressure — and Life Insurance Rates
That burger could spike more than just your blood pressure.

5 ways to save on preparing your taxes
Keeping more of your money.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: blood pressure, car insurance, life insurance, refinancing, Student Loans, tax preparation, Taxes

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

January 25, 2017 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 3 things you should know about the Dow hitting 20,000. Also in the news: Starting 2017 with a financial cleanse, how to protect your finances during a divorce, and tax-preparation tips for early birds.

3 Things You Should Know About the Dow Hitting 20,000
Breaking the 20K mark.

Start 2017 With a Financial Cleanse
Resetting your financial baseline.

4 Ways to Protect Your Finances During a Divorce
Protecting yourself during a difficult time.

January Tax-Preparation Tips for Early Birds
Getting an early start.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Divorce, DJIA, Dow, financial cleanse, stock market, tax preparation, Taxes, tips

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

March 10, 2016 By Liz Weston

services_billToday’s top story: The pros and cons of automatic bill payments. Also in the news: When it’s time to sell a mutual fund, what you need before you file your taxes, and when to consider locking your Social Security number.

Pros and Cons of Automatic Bill Payments
Convenience could come at a price.

5 Reasons to Sell a Mutual Fund
The five signs that point to sell.

What you need before you file your taxes
Gather all your documents.

Should You Lock Your Social Security Number?
Guarding against identity theft.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: automatic bill pay, mutual funds, Social Security number. identity theft, tax preparation, Taxes

Monday’s need-to-know money news

December 28, 2015 By Liz Weston

financial doomToday’s top story: How to jump-start your 2016 debt repayment plan. Also in the news: Money resolutions for 2016, how banks fail to stop elder abuse, and how three folders can make your tax preparation easier.

3 Ways to Jump-Start Your Debt Repayment Plan in 2016
No time to waste.

7 Money Resolutions To Make In 2016
Time to tackle your financial goals.

How banks fail to stop elder abuse
What’s holding them back?

Make Tax Prep Easier With a Three Folder System
Getting your paperwork in order.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: debt, debt repayment. money resolutions, elder abuse, tax preparation, Taxes

Friday’s need-to-know money news

December 4, 2015 By Liz Weston

bills-smallToday’s top story: What you need to know about auto-paying your bills. Also in the news: How to make a better plan for your money in 2016, often overlooked year-end tax tips, and every possible option for paying for college.

The Dos & Don’ts of Auto-Paying Your Bills
Attention still needs to be paid.

5 Ways to Make a Better Plan for Your Money in 2016
It’s all about planning.

Year-end tax tips that often go overlooked
More tax moves to make before the end of the year.

myFICO’s Financial Aid Guide Details Every Option for Paying for College
Learning the ropes.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: automatic bill pay, tax preparation, Taxes, tips. student loans

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