tax refunds

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

March 25, 2015 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Fees to watch out for when buying a home. Also in the news: How to request a tax extension, original ways to spend your tax refund, and what we can learn about finances from Game of Thrones.

6 Fees to Look Out for When Buying a Home
As if the home didn’t cost enough already!

How to ask for a tax extension
Don’t avoid the issue.

7 Slightly Original Ways To Spend Your Tax Refund
Still not a $10,000 Apple Watch.

Experts Cull Financial Lessons From ‘Game of Thrones’
The Lannisters always pay their debts, and so should you.

How to Rebuild Your Finances After Draining Your Emergency Fund
How to start over.

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

March 18, 2015 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Little known ways to get your student loans forgiven. Also in the news: What to do when you can’t pay your taxes on time, tools that can help you build wealth for the future, and great ideas for you tax refund.

5 Little-Known Ways to Get Your Student Loans Forgiven
Do you qualify?

When You Can’t Pay Your Taxes On Time
Ignoring them will only make matters worse.

5 Tools That Can Help You Build Wealth for the Future
Looking at the long term.

11 Great Ideas for Your Tax Refund
The $10,000 Apple Watch isn’t one of them.

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

February 17, 2015 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: What to do with your tax refund. Also in the news: Financial aid myths, how much you should contribute to your 401(k), and easy steps to get started with investing.

How to Put Your Tax Refund to Good Use
Alternatives to spending it on new stuff.

5 Myths About College Financial Aid
Financial aid mythbusting.

How Much Should You Contribute to Your 401(k)?
Even the smallest amounts can pay off in the long run.

6 Easy Steps to Get Started With Investing
Don’t be intimidated.

How Being Too Open About Money Can Backfire
TMMI – Too Much Money Information

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

January 15, 2015 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Why this year’s tax refund may take longer to arrive, if at all. Also in the news: The financial upsides to being an empty nester, the impact of the Affordable Care Act on your taxes, and tips on how to compare student loans.

Why Your Tax Refund May Be Slower (or Never Arrive) This Year
Budget cuts at the IRS could delay your refund.

The Money Bonanza For Empty Nesters
The financial upside to missing the kids.

How Will the Affordable Care Act Affect Your Taxes?
Tax credits and penalties could make things trickier.

Use These Simple Excel Formulas to Compare Student Loans
With acceptance season right around the corner, this tool can make shopping for student loans much easier.

These 10 Changes to Financial Rules Could Impact You in 2015
New year, new rules.

Friday’s need-to-know money news

March 28, 2014 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: The importance of having your affairs in order. Also in the news: Why you should save more for retirement, when it’s time to take over your parents’ finances, and when to smash the piggy bank containing your emergency fund.

A Cautionary Tale: Get Your Affairs In Order Now
Don’t let the biggest decisions in your life be left to chance.

5 Steps To Retraining Your Brain To Save More For Retirement
It’s not just about when you retire; it’s also how you retire.

How to Swoop In and Manage Your Parents’ Finances
Before it’s too late.

When Should I Dip Into My Emergency Fund?
What constitutes an actual emergency?

5 Last Minute Apps to Help You Get Through Tax Season
Your phone or tablet isn’t just for Candy Crush.