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Thursday’s need-to-know money news

January 7, 2016 By Liz Weston

321562-data-breachesToday’s top story: The excuses that are keeping you from being debt-free. Also in the news: A major data breach at Time-Warner Cable, smart ways to spend your tax refund, and why most Americans couldn’t handle a surprise $500 bill.

5 Excuses Keeping You From Being Debt-Free
No more excuses.

If you’re a Time-Warner Cable customer, you should change your passwords immediately
The first big data breach of 2016.

9 Smart Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund
Some are unexpected.

Most Americans can’t handle a $500 surprise bill
Living on the financial edge.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: data breach, debt, financial habits, Identity Theft, Savings, tax refund, Taxes, tips

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

January 6, 2016 By Liz Weston

refinancingToday’s top story: What the recent Fed rate hike means for your adjustable-rate mortgage. Also in the news: One state moves to forgive student loans, how to write ironclad financial resolutions, and how to supercharge your retirement savings.

Is It Time to Refinance Your Adjustable-Rate Mortgage?
What the recent Fed increase means for your rate.

If you live in this state, you could have your student loans forgiven
Are you one of the lucky ones?

Your Guide to Writing Ironclad Financial New Year’s Resolutions
Small steps to big goals.

How to supercharge your retirement savings
Learning from the experts.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: adjustable rate mortgage, financial resolutions, mortgages, Retirement, retirement savings, student loan forgiveness, Student Loans, tips

Monday’s need-to-know money news

January 4, 2016 By Liz Weston

uk-budget-greenest-government_233Today’s top story: How to simplify your finances in 2016. Also in the news: The questions credit carholders should be asking, what homeowners can expect in 2016, and how long different items stay on your credit report.

Four Ways To Simplify Your Finances In 2016
Making your financial life a little easier.

5 Questions Every Credit Cardholder Should Ask Once a Year
No better time to ask than the present.

9 things homeowners can expect in 2016
From higher home values to lower gas bills.

How Long Different Items Stay on Your Credit Report
How long under that late payment drops off?

How to deal with aging parents and money
Starting the conversation.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: aging parents and money, Credit, Credit Reports, homeowners, predictions, tips

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

December 22, 2015 By Liz Weston

Credit card backgroundToday’s top story: The credit card mistakes you make every year. Also in the news: How to make a stress-free loan to your adult kids, how to bounce back from a financial setback, and the questions you should ask your employer about your 401(k).

5 Credit Card Mistakes You Repeat Every Year
Breaking the cycle.

Still Playing Parental ATM? How To Make A Hassle-Free Loan To Your Adult Kids
Handling a stressful situation.

8 Ways to Bounce Back From a Financial Setback
Don’t become complacent.

10 Big 401(k) Questions to Ask Your Employer
Getting the 411 on your 401(k).

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: 401(k), Credit Cards, financial setbacks, Loans, Personal Loans, Retirement, tips

Friday’s need-to-know money news

December 18, 2015 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: What Yoda would say if he were your financial adviser. Also in the news: Why the IRA will audit you, why waiting for perfect finances is futile, and how your New Year’s Resolutions can actually hurt your credit.

10 things Yoda would say if he were your financial adviser
Save money, you will.

7 Reasons the IRS Will Audit You
Avoid hoisting these red flags.

When It Comes to Your Finances, Don’t Let Perfect Get in the Way of Better
Waiting for perfection will only dig a deeper hole.

3 New Year’s Resolutions That Can Hurt Your Credit
Yes, you read that correctly.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: audits, Credit, financial advisers, IRS, New Year's resolutions, Star Wars, tips, Yoda

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

December 17, 2015 By Liz Weston

132417463Today’s top story: 9 states where you can freeze your credit for free. Also in the news: Giving your grown kids the gift of money smarts, tax deductions that could lead to an audit, and why an FSA is a great investment.

9 States Where You Can Freeze Your Credit for Free
Protecting yourself from identity theft.

How To Give Your Grown Kid The Holiday Gift Of Money Smarts
It’s never too late.

These 3 tax deductions could lead to an IRS audit
Reducing the odds.

If You’re Not Using Your FSA, You’re Missing Out on a Great Investment
A great way to stretch your money.

‘Tis the Season for These 7 Tax-Saving Strategies
Time’s running out.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: audit, Credit, credit freeze, financial gifts, FSA, tax deductions, Taxes, tips

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