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Monday’s need-to-know money news

July 8, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 5 good times to shop for almost anything. Also in the news: How one woman ditched $36K of debt, how to nag new coworkers to save for retirement, and saving on airline booking fees by buying your ticket at the airport.

5 Good Times to Shop for Almost Anything
Spend a holiday weekend shopping.

How I Ditched Debt: ‘I Just Pretended I Didn’t Have Money’
How one woman paid off $36K of debt.

How to Nag New Coworkers to Save for Retirement
The good kind of nagging.

Save on Airline Booking Fees by Buying Your Ticket at the Airport
The savings can add up when booking a family trip.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: airline booking fees, debt diary, retirement savings, shopping, tips, travel

Monday’s need-to-know money news

May 20, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: The average credit score is rising. Also in the news: 3 money-saving tips for buying a washer, a statute of limitations on student loans, and why you should always buy airfare on a credit card.

Credit Scores Are Rising — Is Yours, Too?
Every little bit matters.

Want to Clean Up? 3 Money-Saving Tips for Buying a Washer
Don’t get hung out to dry.

Is There a Statute of Limitations on Student Loans?
The answer is complicated.

Always Buy Airfare on a Credit Card
Additional protection.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: airfare, Credit Cards, Credit Scores, statute of limitations, Student Loans, tips, travel, washing machines

Friday’s need-to-know money news

April 19, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Why you should ask your parents about their financial plans. Also in the news: Why you no longer need a chip-and-PIN card overseas, earning and burning your airline rewards to maximize free flights, and 1 in 4 millennials raiding 401(k)s early to pay down debt.

Yes, You Should Ask Your Parents About Their Financial Plans
Life moves fast.

Do You Need a Chip-and-PIN Card? Probably Not Anymore
“Chip-and-signature” becoming widely accepted overseas.

‘Earn and Burn’ Your Airline Rewards to Maximize Free Flights
Use your miles as soon as possible.

Yikes: 1 in 4 millennials raiding 401(k)s early to pay down debt
Risking retirement.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: airline miles, chip-and-PIN cards, financial plans, millennials, parents and money, retirement savings, seniors and money, travel

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

April 11, 2019 By Liz Weston


Today’s top story: How being late on your taxes could ground your vacation plans. Also in the news: 5 ways to maximize ‘shoulder season’ travel, what it’s like to win money to pay down student loans, and why you shouldn’t use your debit card on anything you can’t afford to lose.

Late on Your Taxes? Your Vacation Plans May Get Grounded
Your passport could be in jeopardy.

5 Ways to Maximize ‘Shoulder Season’ Travel
Off-peak travel offers bargains.

What it’s really like to win money to pay down student loans
Pressing your luck.

Don’t Pay Debit on Anything You Can’t Afford to Lose
Learning from WOW Airlines.




Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: debit vs credit, off-season travel, passports, shoulder season, Student Loans, Taxes, travel, WOW Airlines

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

January 22, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: A beginner’s guide to budget travel. Also in the news: Get up to 75% off Spirit Airlines round-trip flights, 10 tips for family budget travel, and questions to ask before taking a tax refund advance.

A Beginner’s Guide to Budget Travel
It’s all in the planning.

Flight Deal: Get Up to 75% off Spirit Airlines Round-Trip Flights
Fly the cheaper skies.

10 Tips for Family Budget Travel
Flexibility is key.

Before Taking a Tax Refund Advance, Ask These Questions
Don’t jump the gun.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: budget travel, family travel, Spirit Airlines, tax refund advance, travel

Friday’s need-to-know money news

January 18, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to invest during a bear market. Also in the news: Saying goodbye to John Bogle, how to budget for a family trip to Disney, and questions to ask before taking a tax refund advance.

How to Invest During a Bear Market
Strategies to consider.

Why We’ll Miss John Bogle — and His Wealth of Investing Wisdom
Saying goodbye to a legend.

How to budget for a family trip to Disney.
Money for Mickey and friends.

Before Taking a Tax Refund Advance, Ask These Questions
Beware of hidden fees, high interest.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: bear markets, budget, Disney, Investing, John Bogle, tax refund, tax refund advance, travel

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