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December 2, 2015 By Liz Weston

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: Financial tips for the unexpectedly unemployed. Also in the news: The real costs of using a payday loan for holiday shopping, everything you need to know about the 2016 FAFSA, and what you should do with your year-end bonus.

Financial Tips For The Unexpectedly Unemployed
Don’t panic.

What It Really Costs to Use Payday Loans for Holiday Shopping
The interest rates could shock you.

FAFSA Application: Everything You Need to Know in 2016
Preparing for financial aid madness.

What to Do (and Not to Do) With Your Year-End Bonus
Resist temptation!

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: FAFSA, financial aid, payday loans. holiday shopping, Student Loans, tips, unemployment, year-end bonus

December 1, 2015 By Liz Weston

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: The hidden bonuses of paying off credit card debt. Also in the news: Financial tips for the sandwich generation, how to start preparing your taxes, and the changes coming to your credit card perks.

The Hidden Bonus of Paying Off Credit Card Debt
Your credit score will thank you for it.

The Sandwich Generation: 5 C’s To Deal With Your Financial Challenges
The financial challenges of taking care of your young and old.

11 Tax Moves Every Taxpayer Should Make Before the End of the Year
Time to get organized.

Big Changes Coming for Your Credit Card Perks
What’s in and what’s out.

6 questions to ask before getting a store credit card
Know what you’re signing up for.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: credit card debt, credit card perks, Credit Cards, credit utilization, sandwich generation, store credit cards, Taxes, tips

November 23, 2015 By Liz Weston

Monday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: Smart ways to use credit cards over the holidays. Also in the news: Personal finance tips people wish they’d know when they were younger, how to survive Black Friday, and steps you should take before the next financial crash.

5 Smart Ways to Use Credit Cards During the Holidays
Protecting your money and your data.

5 Personal Finance Tips Most People Wish They’d Known When They Were Younger
It’s never too late.

Surviving Black Friday: How to set a budget and stick to it
Resisting temptation.

Steps You Must Take Before the Next Financial Crash
Trouble could be on the horizon.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Black Friday, budgets, Credit Cards, financial crash, holiday shopping, Identity Theft, tips

November 20, 2015 By Liz Weston

Friday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: Debunking retirement money myths. Also in the news: How to get zen about your finances, how to pick the best target date fund, amd what stock market volatility means for your student loans.

5 retirement money myths debunked
Retirement mythbusting!

4 Zen Concepts That Will Improve Your Finances
Self-awareness is key.

10 Infamous ‘Last Words’ of Personal Finance
Look before you leap.

6 Tips for Picking the Best Target Date Fund
How to choose the right one.

What Stock Market Volatility Means for Your Student Loan Debt
Your variable interest loan could be in for a bumpy ride.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: last words, Retirement, retirement myths, stock market, Student Loans, target-date funds, tips, variable interest

November 19, 2015 By Liz Weston

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: Year-end tricks to boost your tax refund. Also in the news: Unstacking the deck for student loan borrowers, the most important mortgage documents you’ll sign, and why you shouldn’t raid your retirement savings to pay for the holidays.

5 Year-End Tricks to Boost Your Tax Refund
Now’s the time to reduce your tax liability.

Unstacking the Deck for Student Loan Borrowers
There’s a lot of money at stake.

The 4 Most Important Mortgage Documents You’ll Sign
What you’ll be signing if you purchase a home in the near future.

5 Safety Features That Can Save You Money on Car Insurance
Every penny counts.

Don’t Raid Your Retirement Account to Pay for the Holidays
The high costs of splurging.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: car insurance, holiday spending, mortgages, retirement savings, Student Loans, tax refund, Taxes, tips

November 17, 2015 By Liz Weston

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: How to get fired up about saving money. Also in the news: How much you should be saving for the holidays, using “bill fixers” to negotiate lower rates, and the top beliefs that are keeping you broke.

4 Ways to Get Yourself Fired Up About Saving Money
Keeping yourself motivated.

How Much Should You Save Up for Christmas?
Budgeting tips to keep your holiday spending under control.

Should You Use a Third Party to Negotiate Your Cable Bill?
Welcome to the world of “bill fixers.”

Top 7 Beliefs Keeping You Broke
What’s holding you back from better money habits?

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: bill fixers, bills, money habits, saving money. holiday shopping, tips

November 12, 2015 By Liz Weston

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: What to do when your spouse is sabotaging your finances. Also in the news: Money saving tips for couples, the first thing you should do after getting a raise, and how to afford your next cold.

What to Do When Your Spouse Is Sabotaging Your Finances
Don’t call a divorce lawyer just yet.

25 Tips for Saving Money With Your Spouse
Another way to avoid a divorce lawyer.

The First Thing You Should Do With Your Paycheck After Getting a Raise
A little splurge is okay.

How to Afford Your Next Cold
That annoying cold can get expensive.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: cold and flu season, couples and money, paychecks, raise, tips

November 3, 2015 By Liz Weston

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: Important financial steps to take before the end of the year. Also in the news: Alternatives to gifting a housing down payments to your kids, making your holiday donations pay off, and how to pay for college without student loans.

Critical List: Key Financial Steps to Take Before Year End
Tick tock.

Options for Parents Helping Adult Kids Buy a Home
Alternatives to gifting a down payment.

3 Tips to Make Your Holiday Donations Pay Off
Time for end-of-the-year giving.

7 Ways to Pay For College Without Student Loans
Taking an unconventional route.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: college, down payments, end of the year financial steps, end-of-the-year giving, housing, student loan alternatives, tax deductions, tips

October 28, 2015 By Liz Weston

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: Money milestones to hit while you’re in your 40s. Also in the news: Post-divorce tax deductions, tricks to boost your credit score, and signs you aren’t ready to combine finances with your partner.

Five money milestones to hit while you’re in your 40s
Prepping the road to retirement.

The Tax Deductions You May Qualify for After a Divorce
Maximizing your deductions.

Boost Your Credit Score With This Great Little Trick
Tips to nudge your credit score in the right direction.

5 Signs You Aren’t Ready to Combine Finances with Your Partner
Don’t ignore the warning signs.

Should You Put Your Kids In Debt To Teach Them A Lesson?
Debt as a teaching tool.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: 40s, couples and money, Credit Score, debt, Divorce, kids and money, money and divorce, money milestones, tax deductions, tips

October 27, 2015 By Liz Weston

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: How to stop being afraid of credit cards. Also in the news: Personal finance lessons we wish we learned in school, protecting seniors from financial scams, and how to avoid money mistakes after losing a spouse.