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Monday’s need-to-know money news

November 19, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Smart ways to rein in holiday spending. Also in the news: Budgeting before Black Friday to prevent costly regrets, why you should check travel prices before Black Friday, and 7 things not to buy on Cyber Monday.

Smart Ways to Rein In Holiday Spending
Keeping your expenses in check.

Budget Before Black Friday to Prevent Costly Regrets After
Don’t go in without a plan.

Check Travel Prices Before Black Friday
You could be missing out on deals.

7 things NOT to buy on Cyber Monday
Not all sales are created equal.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Black Friday, budget, cyber Monday, shopping, tips, travel

Friday’s need-to-know money news

November 16, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Shopping or skipping Black Friday. Also in the news: Notes from a disabled traveler, how to save money on a cross-country road trip, and how to locate the investment fees you’re paying.

Black Friday: Shop It or Skip It?
The pros and cons.

What I’ve Learned as a Disabled Traveler
Flexibility is key.

How We Saved Money on Our Cross-Country Road Trip
A look at the trip budget.

How to Locate the Investment Fees You’re Paying
Inside the fine print.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Black Friday, budgets, investment fees, tips, traveling while disabled

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

November 13, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Think twice before paying for accident forgiveness. Also in the news: What to do when a fund in your portfolio closes, 5 Black Friday credit card strategies to add to your list, and how to get your finances in order.

Think Twice Before Paying for Accident Forgiveness
How much to pay for a mistake you might never make?

What to Do When a Fund in Your Portfolio Closes
ETFs are dying off.

5 Black Friday Credit Card Strategies to Add to Your List
Using your cards smartly this season.

How to Get Your Finances in Order
Prioritizing is key.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: accident forgiveness, auto insurance, Black Friday, Credit Cards, Investments, Portfolio, tips

Smart Ways to Rein In Holiday Spending

November 13, 2018 By Liz Weston

The holidays are a huge deal in the Weston household — and every year, the expenses threatened to gallop out of control.

Keeping the holiday joyous and less stressful means keeping a firm rein on our spending. In my latest for the Associated Press, what we do, as well as smart frugal tips from others.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: advice, holiday spending, tips

Friday’s need-to-know money news

November 2, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: With mobile payments, you can go without a wallet at checkout. Also in the news: Managing your credit card debt plan with a paycheck, cheap and easy dinner ideas from frugal nerds, and the new 401(k) and IRA contribution limits for 2019.

With Mobile Pay, You Can Go Without a Wallet at Checkout
Pay with just a wave of your phone.

If Your Pay Fluctuates, a Credit Card Debt Plan Can, Too
Riding the monthly debt plan wave.

Cheap, Easy Dinner Ideas From Frugal Nerds
Homemade doesn’t need to be dull.

These Are the New 401(k) and IRA Contribution Limits for 2019
You can increase the money you put aside next year.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: 401(k) contribution limit, credit card debt plan, IRA contribution limit, meal planning, mobile payments, tips

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

November 1, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to score luxury travel for less. Also in the news: Target’s Black Friday ad, how to save money on health care, and breaking down the three new tiers of economy airline fares.

How to Score Luxury Travel for Less
Luxury travel at less-than-luxurious prices.

Target Black Friday 2018 Ad, Deals and Store Hours
Start your list.

How to Save Money on Health Care
Important questions to ask.

Breaking Down the Three New Tiers of Economy Fares
Even economy has tiers now.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Black Friday, economy class, health care, luxury travel, Savings, Target ad, tips

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