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Thursday’s need-to-know money news

July 30, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to save on back-to-school shopping amid uncertainty. Also in the news: 5 things to know about gold’s record-breaking run, experts say new investors should quit stock-picking, and how this week’s fed meetings may impact your wallet.

Back-to-School Shopping in 2020: How to Save Amid Uncertainty
Whether your kids are learning in the classroom or living room, here’s how to save on back-to-school shopping.

5 Things to Know About Gold’s Record-Breaking Run
As COVID-19 concerns continue to rattle markets, investors are turning to one of the world’s oldest currencies.

New Investors: Quit Stock-Picking and Do This, Expert Says
Recent market turmoil has new investors chasing company stock picks

How This Week’s Fed Meetings May Impact Your Wallet
Expect interest rates to stay low.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: back-to-school shopping, fed meeting, gold, new investors, tips

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

July 15, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Which airline has the most valuable elite status program. Also in the news: A look at summer homebuying, 25 tips for buying your first home, and how to automatically transfer your 401(k) money when you change jobs.

Which Airline Has the Most Valuable Elite Status Program?
The best perks and how to earn them.

Summer Homebuying: Tips for Pricey Homes and Pandemic Concerns
Know your market.

25 Tips for Buying Your First Home
How to avoid a money pit.

How to Automatically Transfer Your 401(k) Money When You Change Jobs
Introducing auto portability.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: 401(k), airline rewards, auto portability, elite status, first time homebuyers, summer homebuying, tips

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

July 14, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Options for undergrad, grad, veteran and international students when colleges say stay home. Also in the news: Which airlines have handled COVID-19 the best, is it OK to never have a credit card, and where to put your money when interest rates are falling.

When Colleges Say Stay Home: Options for Undergrad, Grad, Veteran and International Students
You can expect a decrease in costs.

Which Airlines Have Handled COVID-19 the Best?
Grades on flexible policies and health and safety measures.

Is it OK to never have a credit card?
Other ways to establish credit.

Where to Put Your Money When Interest Rates Are Falling
Consider an online savings account.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: airlines, banking, college, COVID-19, Credit, Credit Cards, interest rates, remote learning, tips, travel

Monday’s need-to-know money news

July 13, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 5 reasons why people get personal loans and what financial advisers say about them. Also in the news: A new episode of the SmartMoney podcast on creating wealth, 5 secrets of car buying from a former undercover car salesman, and how to lower your tax bill with these last-minute moves.

5 reasons people get personal loans—and what financial advisers say about them
The pros and cons.

Smart Money Podcast: Taxes Are Due, and How to Get Started Creating Wealth
You can still create wealth in a pandemic.

5 Secrets of Car Buying, From a Former Undercover Car Salesman
Even the playing field.

Lower Your Tax Bill With These Last-Minute Moves
You still have time.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: auto-buying tips, car buying, Personal Loans, SmartMoney podcast, tax bills, Taxes, tips

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

June 24, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: A bargain hunter’s guide to used car shopping. Also in the news: Unlock savings with these little-known credit card benefits, finding the outperformers in the stock market, and 7 hacks you need to survive tax season.

A Bargain Hunter’s Guide to Used Car Shopping
The key to success is knowing where to look.

Unlock Savings With These Little-Known Credit Card Benefits
You could have purchase protection.

Looking for Recession-Proof Stocks? Find the Outperformers
Some are tried and true.

7 hacks you need to survive tax season
These tips will help get you through in one piece.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: outperformers, stock market, tax season, tips, used car shopping

Monday’s need-to-know money news

June 22, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 6 do’s and don’ts when saving money during a crisis. Also in the news: Cash accounts and apps to buddy up with your investments, a new episode of the SmartMoney podcast on preparing your money for a recession, and the relief period on your federally backed mortgage was just extended.

6 Do’s and Don’ts When Saving Money During a Crisis
Saving may be harder, but it’s worth it.

Cash Accounts and Apps to Buddy Up With Your Investments
Investing at your fingertips.

SmartMoney Podcast: Prepping Your Money for a Recession, What to Do with a $10,000 Inheritance
Preparing your money for the tough times ahead.

The Relief Period on Your Federally Backed Mortgage Just Got Extended
You now have until August 31st.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: apps, federally backed mortgage, Investments, mortgages, recession, saving money, SmartMoney podcast, tips

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