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August 4, 2015 By Liz Weston

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: How to manage your money right from your smartphone. Also in the news: How that smartphone could cost more than you realize, how to save money on college text books, and what happens to a loved one’s debt after they die.

7 Personal Finance Apps to Manage your Money
Money management right at your fingertips.

Why Your Smartphone Costs More Than You Realize
Especially if you’re clumsy.

How to Save Money on College Textbooks
The most expensive books you’ll barely read.

Could I Inherit My Loved One’s Debt?
What happens to debt after death?

To Become Financially Independent, Embrace These Five Habits
The road to independence.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: college textbooks, debt, finance apps, Inheritance, smartphones, tips

July 17, 2015 By Liz Weston

Friday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: How to simplify your financial life. Also in the news: Credit card fees you shouldn’t have to pay, the hidden costs of starting your own business, and the amazing credit card features you’ve always wanted.

8 Easy Ways to Simplify Your Financial Life
Sifting through the clutter.

6 outrageous credit card fees you shouldn’t have to pay
Banks will always find a way to get more of your money.

The Hidden Costs of Starting Your Own Business
You’ll need to spend money to make money.

5 Credit Card Features You Wish You Had — That Actually Exist
Choose your own rewards? Sure!

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: budget, credit card features, credit card fees, Credit Cards, starting a business, startup costs, tips

July 14, 2015 By Liz Weston

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: What happens if you get caught lying on your FAFSA? Also in the news: Why your financial life is a mess, which interest rate you should choose, and the credit score every small business owner should understand.

What Happens If You Lie on Your FAFSA?
Resist the temptation.

Fixed or Variable: Which Interest Rate Should You Choose?
Which interest rate is best for you?

The Credit Score Every Small Business Owner Needs to Understand
Introducing the FICO SBSS.

Top Seven Reasons Why Your Financial Life Is A Mess
Getting your financial house in order.

If You Won’t Remember Something in a Week, Don’t Buy It
Smart advice.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: budgets, Credit Score, FAFSA, financial aid, interest rates, small business, spending, tips

July 13, 2015 By Liz Weston

Monday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: How to choose the right 401K plan. Also in the news: Money losses you can’t claim on your taxes, the benefits of prepaying your mortgage, and how to survive living on a budget.

Do You Have the Right 401K?
Picking the plan that’s right for you.

These Money Losses Won’t Help You at Tax Time
Losses you can’t write off.

Should You Prepay Your Mortgage?
Prepaying could put more money in your pocket.

5 Strategies That Make it More Fun to Live on a Budget
It doesn’t have to be miserable.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: 401(k), budgets, mortgage, prepaying mortgage, Retirement, tax deductions, tips

July 2, 2015 By Liz Weston

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: How to declare your financial independence. Also in the news: What you need to know before becoming a landlord, how the financial crisis in Greece could effect your portfolio, and a little known Texas law that could save you from medical debt.

3 Ways to Declare Your Financial Independence This July 4th
Let financial freedom ring!

Things to Know Before Becoming a Landlord
Proceed with caution.

Does Greece Matter? The Bigger Picture For You And Your Portfolio
The ripple effect.

The Little-Known Texas Law that Can Save You From Medical Debt
Even if you don’t live in the Lone Star state.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Greece, Investments, landlord, medical debt, tips

June 22, 2015 By Liz Weston

Monday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: Tax credits that can save you a lot of cash. Also in the news: How to make your kids smarter about money, why we overspend with our credit cards, and how to get through the most awkward money conversations.

5 Tax Credits That Can Save You a Boatload of Cash
Don’t miss out.

9 ways to make your kids smarter about money
It’s never too early to start.

How credit cards get us to overspend
Mind games.

The 9 most awkward money conversations and how to get through them
The conversations you can’t avoid.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Credit Cards, kids and money, money conversations, spending, tax credits, tips

May 19, 2015 By Liz Weston

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: The mystery database that can sink your mortgage. Also in the news: The changes in store for your credit cards, cash flow killers, and cutting costs at the pump just in time for summer travel.

The Little-Known Database That Can Sink Your Mortgage
Getting to know CAIVRS.

4 Ways That Credit Cards Will Change by 2020
One card fits all?

How To Kill Your Cash Flow in 6 Easy Steps
You’ll want to avoid these.

How to Cut Your Costs at the Pump
Saving on summer driving.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: CAIVRS, cash flow, Credit Cards, gas prices, mortgages, tips

May 5, 2015 By Liz Weston

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: How to save on summer travel. Also in the news: Tips on organizing your financial life, making sense of financial terms, and four traits financially secure people share.

5 Ways to Save on Summer Travel
Your wallet deserves a vacation, too.

Four Steps To Organize Your Financial Life
Make next year’s tax season easier.

Demystifying Financial Terms to Manage Your Finances Better
Knowledge is power.

4 Traits That Financially Secure People All Share
Learning from the pros.

12 Ways to Keep Your Money Safe Online
Steps you can take to protect your information.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: financial vocabulary, Identity Theft, online shopping, organization, summer travel, tips

May 4, 2015 By Liz Weston

Monday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: How being frugal can actually cost you money. Also in the news: Tips for a better financial future, what to know when refinancing your credit card debt, and how to save when your teenager starts driving.

10 Ways Being Frugal Can Actually Cost You Money
Unintended consequences.

Listen to your mother: 6 tips for a better financial future
Mom knows best.

7 things to know about refinancing credit card debt
Pay close attention to the terms.

10 Ways to Save When Your Teen Starts Driving
The rite of passage doesn’t have to break the bank.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: credit card debt, credit card refinancing, saving money, teens and driving, tips

April 17, 2015 By Liz Weston

Friday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: The best credit card freebies. Also in the news: Breaking bad money habits, the worst states for retirement, and apps that can save you money while shopping.