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Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

March 10, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Does my travel insurance cover the Coronavirus? Also in the news: 3 signs that itemizing your taxes may be worth the headache, types of home inspections you should know, and why you shouldn’t pay for credit repair piggy back scams.

Does My Travel Insurance Cover the Coronavirus?
What to know about your upcoming travels.

3 Signs That Itemizing Your Taxes May Be Worth the Headache
How to know when it’s worth the effort.

Types of Home Inspections Buyers Should Know
When you should call in more than one inspector.

Don’t Pay for Credit Repair ‘Piggyback’ Scams
There are better ways to boost your credit.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Coronavirus, credit repair scams, home inspections, itemizing taxes, tips, travel insurance

Friday’s need-to-know money news

January 31, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How much you need to save every month to earn $60,000 a year in interest alone for retirement. Also in the news: 9 credit cards that provide travel insurance, how to turn your home into a moneymaker, and the easiest way to shop at warehouse clubs without a membership.

How much you need to save every month to earn $60,000 a year in interest alone for retirement
Nerdwallet crunches the numbers.

9 Credit Cards That Provide Travel Insurance
Accidents can happen, even on vacation.

Turn your home into a moneymaker.
Add some diversification to your portfolio.

The Easiest Way to Shop at Warehouse Clubs Without a Membership
Get into Costco without sneaking in the back entrance.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Credit Cards, Home Equity, retirement savings, travel insurance, warehouse shopping tips

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

January 31, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 5 divorce mistakes that can cost you. Also in the news: How to achieve financial independence without retiring early, consolidated debt and how to do it right, and where to go when you have a travel insurance problem.

5 Divorce Mistakes That Can Cost You
Curb your social media.

How to Achieve Financial Independence Without Retiring Early
A worthwhile goal.

What Is Consolidated Debt and How to Do It Right in 2019
Don’t start charging again.

Where To Go When You Have A Travel Insurance Problem
Being your own best advocate.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Debt Consolidation, Divorce, divorce mistakes, financial independence, Retirement, tips, travel insurance

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

January 3, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 3 ways a separate credit card could soup up your side hustle. Also in the news: Travel insurance and winter weather woes, exercise options besides an annual gym membership, and 15 money moves to make in 2019.

3 Ways a Separate Credit Card Could Soup Up Your Side Hustle
Double-dip on rewards.

Will Travel Insurance Cover Winter Weather Woes?
What to know before you book.

Exercise Options Besides an Annual Gym Membership
Cheaper alternatives.

15 money moves to make in 2019
Spending less and saving more.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Credit Cards, exercising, money moves, side hustle, travel insurance, winter weather

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

August 28, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Don’t make this common – and costly – credit card mistake. Also in the news: Paying by credit card will increase college costs, free credit freezes, and when to buy travel insurance.

Don’t Make This Common — and Costly — Credit Card Mistake
Even a day late can be costly.

To Make College Cost Even More, Pay by Credit Card
Interest rates can be even worse than through student loans.

Free Credit Freezes: Time to Rethink Your Protection?
Credit freezes will be free for everyone starting September 21st.

When to Buy Travel Insurance
When is it worth it?

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: credit card mistakes, Credit Cards, credit freezes, Late Fees, travel insurance

Monday’s need-to-know money news

September 12, 2016 By Liz Weston

Mom daughter cruise worldToday’s top story: How to decide if you need travel insurance. Also in the news: Steps to take if you didn’t get enough financial aid, why not being in debt is better than having awesome credit, and 4 things you should know about health savings accounts.

When Do You Need Travel Insurance?
Protecting yourself and your money.

6 Steps to Take if You Didn’t Get Enough Financial Aid
Don’t panic.

Not Being In Debt Is Better Than Having Awesome Credit
Surprise!

4 Things You Should Know About Health Savings Accounts
You’re probably using yours wrong.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Credit Cards, Credit Score, debt, financial aid, health savings account, health savings accounts, travel insurance

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