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Thursday’s need-to-know money news

June 23, 2022 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Is medical debt disappearing from your credit report? Also in the news: A new episode of the Smart Money podcast on tackling the racial wealth gap, using the 25-year-rule to buy a cool, cheap are, and how to check if your new circuit breaker is part of a serious recall.

Is Medical Debt Disappearing From Your Credit Report?
Health care bills are about to become far less threatening to the financial well-being of millions of Americans.

Smart Money Podcast: Taking On the Racial Wealth Gap
This week’s episode is dedicated to a conversation with journalist Kimberly Atkins Stohr. We discuss her series about how to solve the racial wealth gap.

Use the 25-Year Rule to Buy a Cool, Cheap Car
Tiny ’90s-era Japanese imports are having a moment. Here’s what you need to know.

Check If Your New Circuit Breaker Is Part of This Serious Recall
Approximately 1.4 million electric panels are included in the recall.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: 25-year-rule, circuit breaker recall, credit report, medical debt, racial wealth gap, Smart Money podcast, used cars

Friday’s need-to-know money news

May 27, 2022 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 7 ways your small business can spend smarter. Also in the news: How to pay for summer fun, interest rates on new federal student loans going up for 2022-23, and why you shouldn’t wait to sell your used car.

7 Ways Your Small Business Can Spend Smarter
Small-business owners detail the money lessons they’ve learned over the years and especially during the pandemic.

How to Pay for Summer Fun: Financing Boats, RVs and More
Before deciding to finance a summer toy, consider your budget, what financing options make the most sense and any related costs.

Interest Rates on New Federal Student Loans Going Up for 2022-23
Federal student loan interest rates will increase over 1 percentage point; the changes go into effect July 1.

Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Sell Your Used Car
Thanks to inflation, prices for used cars are through the roof—but they won’t be forever.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: small business spending, student loan interest rates, summer fun tips, used cars

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

March 30, 2022 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Why many new cars are cheaper than used. Also in the news: Do this if you’ve already refinanced your student loans, how to find a COVID test to return to the United States, and how the student loan pause has played out for borrowers.

Why Many New Cars Are Cheaper Than Used
Due to the lack of new-car inventory, the average used car now costs more than a new one.

Do This if You’ve Already Refinanced Your Student Loans
Time to refinance again.

Ask a Travel Nerd: How Do I Find a COVID Test to Return to the U.S.?
You need a negative result within one day of your return flight to the U.S. Have a plan for getting tested.

How the Student Loan Pause Has Played Out for Borrowers
New data show many borrowers have used that extra room in the budget to shore up their overall finances.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: automobile shopping, COVID and international travel, student loan pause, Student Loans, used cars

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

August 26, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to bounce back from an income drop. Also in the news: 5 tips for fostering a successful hybrid workplace, is the Fed to blame for high home prices, and why right now might be the best time to sell your car.

When Your Income Drops, Here’s How to Bounce Back
Recovering from an income drop depends on quickly cutting back expenses while also tackling the emotional stress.

5 Tips for Fostering a Successful Hybrid Workplace
Breaking old office habits and seeking employee input early and often can help create a successful hybrid workplace.

The Property Line: Blame the Fed for High Home Prices?
House prices are skyrocketing for multiple reasons. The Federal Reserve is just one piece of the puzzle.

Why Now Might Be the Best Time to Sell Your Car
Used cars have never been hotter.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Fed, high home prices, hybrid workplace, income drop, the property line, tips, used cars

Monday’s need-to-know money news

October 5, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Mortgage Outlook: A pre-election pause for October rates? Also in the news: A new episode of the SmartMoney podcast on the unequal employment recover and the case for used cars, many avoid bankruptcy out of fear, and how to opt out of pre-screened credit offers.

Mortgage Outlook: A Pre-Election Pause for October Rates?
Rates are standing still.

Smart Money Podcast: Unequal Employment Recovery, and the Case for Used Cars
Used cars are a no-brainer if you’re trying to save money.

Many avoid bankruptcy out of fear
People often wait too long to file, draining retirement accounts or other assets that would be protected

How to Opt Out of Pre-Screened Credit Offers
Reducing your junk mail.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Bankruptcy, interest rates. SmartMoney podcast, mortgages, pre-screened credit offers, unemployment, used cars

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

September 10, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: When debt relief does more harm than good. Also in the news: New ways to get more money for your old car, back-to-school tips for avoiding child identity theft, and the top sacrifices made by ‘super savers’.

When Debt Relief Does More Harm Than Good
The behavior has to change, too.

New ways to get more for your old car.
Online buyers make offers in minutes — a safety net for car shoppers wondering what their trade-in is really worth.

Back-to-School Tips for Avoiding Child Identity Theft
Teaching your kids about internet security.

Here are the top sacrifices made by ‘super savers’
Increase your savings by following these tips.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: care sales, care trade-in, child identity theft, debt relief, saving tips, super savers, used cars

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