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Friday’s need-to-know money news

February 11, 2022 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 7 ways small-business owners can save on taxes in 2022. Also in the news: Check your DMs for debt collectors and scams, coupling your finances for Valentine’s Day, and how one couple reconciled their relationship with money.

7 Ways Small-Business Owners Can Save on Taxes in 2022
Seven things entrepreneurs and independent workers can do to lower their tax bills and their anxiety this filing season and in the year ahead.

Check Your DMs for Debt Collectors and Scams
Sites like Instagram, Facebook and Twitter could be where debt collectors slide into your DMs.

For Valentine’s Day, Couple Your Finances
Money coaches discuss how couples can combine finances and bank accounts while balancing autonomy and partnership.

How My Fiance and I Reconciled Our Relationships With Money
When differing financial attitudes collide, communicating openly is the best way to bridge the divide.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: couples and money, debt collectors, small businesses, social media, Taxes, valentine's day

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

February 10, 2022 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to get what you want at your next job. Also in the news: Some travelers could benefit from a Spirit-Frontier merger, the most romantic money moves you can make, and how to lock in Amazon Prime at the old rate.

How to Get What You Want at Your Next Job
Tips from career coaches on being strategic with your job search, preparing for negotiations and asking for what you want.

Yes, Some Travelers Could Benefit From a Spirit-Frontier Merger
The merger might actually have something to offer cost-conscious leisure travelers.

The Most Romantic Money Moves You Can Make
Valentine’s Day can trigger spending on your loved one, but instead, consider setting up a money date.

How to Lock in Amazon Prime at the Old Rate (at Least for a Year or Two)
Amazon Prime rates are going up—but there’s an easy way to temporarily skirt the system.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Amazon Prime, Frontier Airlines, job tips, money dates, Spirit Airlines, valentine's day

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

February 6, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 6 things your side gig will probably do to your taxes. Also in the news: How banking apps can motivate you to save, contributing to your IRA by April 15th could lower your 2018 tax bill, and social media is making Valentine’s Day super expensive for millennials.

6 Things That Side Gig Will Probably Do to Your Taxes

How Banking Apps Can Motivate You to Save

Contributing to Your IRA by April 15 Could Lower Your 2018 Tax Bill

Social media is making Valentine’s Day super expensive for millennials

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: IRA contribution, millennials, retirement savings, side gigs, Taxes, valentine's day

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

February 14, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Will your relationship last? Depends on your investment. Also in the news: How 12 Olympians pinched pennies to chase gold, your guide to buying life insurance on someone else, and the financial benefit of skipping Valentine’s Day.

Will Your Relationship Last? Depends on Your Investment
Putting in the time and effort.

How 12 Olympians Pinched Pennies to Chase Gold
Inspiring stories.

Your Guide to Buying Life Insurance on Someone Else
Not as evil as it sounds.

The Financial Benefit of Skipping Valentine’s Day
Consult your partner first.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: couples and money, life insurance, Olympics, relationships and money, valentine's day

Monday’s need-to-know money news

February 5, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: More credit cards pile on rewards for mobile wallet spending. Also in the news: Dog-friendly designs attract home buyers and remodelers, new rules to help protect old Americans from financial fraud, and the reckless financial habit that will ruin your chances of ever finding love.

More Credit Cards Pile on Rewards for Mobile Wallet Spending
Perks for paying with your phone.

Dog-Friendly Designs Attract Home Buyers and Remodelers
Not your typical dog house.

These new rules will help protect older Americans from financial fraud
New protections put in place.

This reckless financial habit will ruin your chances of ever finding love
Show some restraint.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: bad financial habits, Credit Cards, dog-friendly designs, dogs, financial fraud, mobile wallet, older Americans, perks, rewards, valentine's day

Monday’s need-to-know money news

February 8, 2016 By Liz Weston

taxesToday’s top story: What to do if you’re a victim of tax fraud. Also in the news: Personal finance items couples hide from each other, why Millennials will spend more on Valentine’s Day, and why you should watch out for student debt predators.

Victimized by tax fraud? Here’s what to do
Take a deep breath.

What personal finance item have you ‘hidden’ from a spouse or partner?
A bounced check or a little bonus? What about a hidden credit card?

Need to slash student debt? Watch out for rip-offs
Watch out for predatory loans.

Millennials to Spend More Than Others on Valentine’s Day, Survey Finds
Ah, young love.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: couples and finance, fraud, millennials, tax fraud, Taxes, valentine's day

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