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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

January 12, 2022 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Here’s which airline rewards program gives the most value. Also in the news: The most valuable hotel rewards program in 2022, 5 steps to strengthen your finances, and despite higher wages, inflation gave the average worker a 2.4% pay cut last year.

Here’s Which Airline Rewards Program Gives the Most Value
Alaska, Frontier and Southwest lead the way on cash value per mile.

The Most Valuable Hotel Rewards Programs in 2022
Radisson Rewards America and World of Hyatt lead the way on key measures of value.

5 Steps to Strengthen Your Finances in 2022
In 2022, setting grand financial goals may not be realistic for every budget, but there are still smart steps you can take to shore up your finances.

Despite higher wages, inflation gave the average worker a 2.4% pay cut last year
Inflation grew 7% in December from a year earlier, the U.S. Department of Labor said Wednesday.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: finances, hotel rewards, inflation, pay cuts, reward cards, tips, travel rewards

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

July 7, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How COVID-fueled crowdfunding can revive small businesses. Also in the news: How point and mile values have changed over the pandemic, the one trick to traveling cheaply, and this tool tells you what you owe the IRS before they come looking for it.

How COVID-Fueled Crowdfunding Can Revive Small Businesses
Tips for launching an effective campaign.

How Have Point and Mile Values Changed Over the Pandemic?
For the most part, airline miles are worth more than they were last year, while hotel points are worth less.

There’s Just One Trick to Traveling Cheaply: Flexibility
To fly for the lowest price, you should try searching without a specific destination or date in mind.

This Tool Tells You What You Owe the IRS Before They Come Looking for It
Beating the IRS to the punch.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: covid crowdfunding, IRS, miles, points, small businesses, Taxes, travel rewards

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

February 24, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 5 IRA mistakes you may be making. Also in the news: 8 reasons why an RV is your spring break best friend, the Black homeownership gap, and how to keep your expiring travel reward points.

5 IRA Mistakes You May Be Making
It’s OK. We all make mistakes. But here’s how to course-correct if you find your IRA is off track.

8 Reasons Why an RV Is Your Spring Break Best Friend
For COVID-era travel during spring break, take a hard look at renting an RV.

The Black Homeownership Gap: A Fair Housing Leader’s Solutions
Down payment assistance and housing laws are highlighted by the president and CEO of the National Fair Housing Alliance.

How To Keep Your Expiring Travel Rewards Points
Know the type of card you have.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Black homeownership, IRA mistakes, RV travel, travel rewards

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

January 14, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 4 financial experts who could steer your wrong. Also in the news; More Americans are saving than ever before, though in unequal amounts, do’s and don’ts for planning your travel on points this year, and how to make debt less costly when you need it in a crisis.

4 Financial ‘Experts’ Who Could Steer You Wrong
Be cautious about taking advice from sources who care more about their profits than your financial health.

More Americans Are Saving Than Ever Before, Though in Unequal Amounts

Ask a Points Nerd: Should I Book Award Travel for 2021?
Here are some do’s and don’ts for planning your travel on points this year.

How to Make Debt Less Costly When You Need It in a Crisis
Americans have taken on more debt as the pandemic brought widespread job and income losses, according to a survey.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: debt, financial experts, Savings, tips, travel rewards

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

December 2, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to maximize travel rewards on holiday spending this year. Also in the news: Your guide to hotel travel with pets, why renting out your RV has become a lucrative pandemic side hustle, and how to avoid this fake Zoom meeting invite phishing scam.

How to Maximize Travel Rewards on Holiday Spending This Year
Think of your once-a-year holiday shopping as an opportunity to earn more points on your travel credit card.

Your Guide to Hotel Travel With Pets
Finding a pet-friendly hotel can seem complicated unless you know what to look for.

Why Renting Out Your RV Has Become a Lucrative Pandemic Side Hustle
Renewed interest in traveling by motorhome or camper van has fueled the growth of the RV rental market.

Avoid This Fake Zoom Meeting Invite Phishing Scam
Not even your boring work meetings are safe.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: holiday spending, hotel travel with pets, pandemic, phishing, RV, travel rewards, Zoom

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

March 3, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How I ditched debt: rebounding from bankruptcy. Also in the news: A new episode of the SmartMoney podcast on maximizing travel rewards, what the Coronavirus means for your home loan and mortgage rates, and what happens to your credit card if you move internationally.

How I Ditched Debt: Rebounding From Bankruptcy
How one couple paid off nearly $180,000 of debt.

SmartMoney Podcast: ‘How Can I Maximize My Travel Rewards?’
Getting the biggest bang for your buck.

What the New Coronavirus Means for Your Home Loan and Mortgage Rates
There’s a new interest rate cut.

What Happens to Your Credit Card if You Move Internationally?
It’s complicated.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Coronavirus, Credit Cards, debt diary, interest rate cuts, SmartMoney podcast, tips, travel rewards

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