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Monday’s need-to-know money news

October 7, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: SmartMoney podcast on how to pay off debt faster. Also in the news: What to expect when requesting a credit limit increase, why you should always pay in local currency when traveling, and 10 money mistakes millennials should avoid.

SmartMoney podcast: ‘How Can I Pay Off My Debt Faster?’
Tips from the experts.

Requesting a Credit Limit Increase? Here’s What to Expect
Question and answerr

Why You Should Always Pay in Local Currency When Traveling
Avoid markups and fees.

10 Money Mistakes Millennials Should Avoid (No. 10’s a Shocker)
These mistakes could come back to haunt you.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: credit limit increase, debt, local currency, millennials, money mistakes, Paying Off Debt, SmartMoney podcast, tips, travel

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

October 2, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Is Premium Economy airfare worth the money? Also in the news: 6 common retirement mistakes and the simple solution to all of them, credit cards that go beyond rewards to cover travel costs, and how to protect your finances if you’re worried about a recession.

Is Premium Economy Airfare Worth the Money?
Make sure you’re getting your money’s worth.

6 common, costly retirement mistakes—and the one simple solution to all of them
Information is your biggest ally.

The Credit Cards That Go Beyond Rewards to Cover Travel Costs
Covering the small expenses.

Worried about a recession? Here are 4 ways to protect your finances
Turn your anxiety into action.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: premium economy airfare, recession, retirement mistakes, tips, travel, travel expenses, travel reward credit cards

Monday’s need-to-know money news

September 30, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to rack up points and miles with everyday spending. Also in the news: What to buy and skip in October, how to catch up on your savings, and why consumer instant gratification can prove risky.

How to Rack Up Points and Miles With Everyday Spending
Piling up miles wherever you go.

October is the Month to Buy Jeans, Grills and More

Behind on Your Savings? You’re Not Alone
There’s time to catch up.

Consumer instant gratification can prove risky
Staying within your means.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: airline miles, credit card rewards, instant gratification, October shopping, rewards, Savings, tips

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

September 24, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Hard-won tips from borrowers who got student loan forgiveness. Also in the news: Steering your upside-down car loan back to safety, FAFSA mistakes that can negatively affect your financial aid, and what to do first with an inheritance.

Hard-Won Tips From Borrowers Who Got Student Loan Forgiveness
It won’t be easy.

Is Your Car Loan Upside-Down? How to Steer Back to Safety
Getting back above water.

These FAFSA mistakes can negatively affect your financial aid
FAFSA applications open on October 1st.

What to Do First With an Inheritance
Making smart decisions during a difficult time.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: car loans, FAFSA, financial aid, Inheritance, student loan forgiveness, tips

Monday’s need-to-know money news

September 23, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 5 credit card changes coming soon. Also in the news: 4 ways to pay for college if your financial aid isn’t enough, the best credit cards for recent college grads, and the decline in house flipping profitability.

5 Credit Card Changes — With More Rewards, Less Fraud — Coming Soon
A sneak peek at what’s to come.

4 Ways to Pay for College If Your Financial Aid Isn’t Enough
You still have options.

The Best Credit Cards for Recent College Grads
Time to start building solid credit.

Is house flipping starting to flop? It’s “getting less and less profitable”
Return on investments reaches an 8-year low.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: college grads, credit card changes, Credit Cards, financial aid, house flipping, paying for college, real estate, tips

Friday’s need-to-know money news

September 20, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Would student loan refinancing pay off for you? Also in the news: How store credit cards can leave you unprotected, the newest workplace perk that looks a lot like a payday loan, and the best (and worst) tippers in America.

Would Student Loan Refinancing Pay Off for You?
The type of loan you have matters.

How Store Credit Cards Can Leave You Unprotected
Fewer protections could leave you vulnerable.

The newest workplace perk looks a lot like a payday loan
Checking the fine print.

The best (and worst) tippers in America
Not a good look, Millennials.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: payday loans, refinancing, store credit cards, Student Loans, tipping, tips

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