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This week’s money news

November 28, 2022 By Liz Weston

This week’s top story: 5 tax moves to consider before year-end. In other news: Wells Fargo could face over $1B in fines, 4 ways savings vaults can help you manage holiday spending, and when student loan payments resume.

5 Tax Moves to Consider Before Year-End
Careful tax planning can mean fewer surprises when it comes time to file. Here are a few tips to consider before the year winds down.

Wells Fargo, Back in the Hot Seat, Could Face Over $1B in Fines
The nation’s third-largest bank has for years been embroiled in investigations and ethical breaches.

4 Ways Savings Vaults Can Help You Manage Holiday Spending
With these mini accounts, you can organize your spending this holiday season without going over budget while also earning interest.

When Do Student Loan Payments Resume?
The White House has extended payment forbearance into 2023. With forgiveness in doubt, use this extra time wisely.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: 2022 taxes, managing holiday spending, student loan forbearance, Wells Fargo

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

July 13, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Are state interest rate caps an automatic win for borrowers? Also in the news: What Wells Fargo ending personal lines of credit means for you, how to rebuild your personal finances during an economic recovery, and a case for opening a ‘What If?’ savings account.

Are State Interest-Rate Caps an Automatic Win for Borrowers?
Here’s how the landscape for small-dollar loans changes when a state implements a rate cap and what options remain for consumers.

Wells Fargo Ends Personal Lines of Credit: What It Means for Consumers
How your credit may be affected.

How to rebuild your personal finances during an economic recovery
The recovery is on an upswing.

A Case for Opening ‘What If?’ Savings Accounts
Saving for a future want.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: economic recovery, state interest rate caps, Wells Fargo, what if savings account

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

February 7, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 4 ways to cut your tax bill by April 15th. Also in the news: How banking apps can motivate you to save, what to do in a bank outage like Wells Fargo’s, and how to make extra money online.

4 Ways to Cut Your Tax Bill by April 15 (Yes, There’s Still Time)
But you’ll need to act fast.

How Banking Apps Can Motivate You to Save
Following through on wanting to save.

In a Bank Outage Like Wells Fargo’s, Here’s What You Can Do
Don’t panic.

How to Make Extra Money Online
A little extra pocket cash is always a good thing.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: banking apps, banking outages, online jobs, tax bill, tips, Wells Fargo

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

April 24, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Lay groundwork for better home value with artful landscaping. Also in the news: How to manage the cost to finish a basement, more Wells Fargo refunds are coming, and how long you should keep your tax returns.

Lay Groundwork for Better Home Value With Artful Landscaping
Increasing your curb appeal.

How to Manage the Cost to Finish a Basement
Create a man cave or a family room.

More Wells Fargo Refunds Coming After $1 Billion Fine
Planning to pay back customers.

How Long Should Tax Returns Be Saved
Start with a minimum of 3 years.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: finishing a basement, home improvements, landscaping, real estate, refu, Wells Fargo

Monday’s need-to-know money news

April 23, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: When to ignore credit card advice. Also in the news: More Wells Fargo refunds are coming after $1 billion fine, how SunTrust customers can protect themselves after data breach, and how to live it up without going broke before you die.

When to Ignore Credit Card Advice
Conventional wisdom doesn’t always apply.

More Wells Fargo Refunds Coming After $1 Billion Fine
Auto and home loan customers could have money coming to them.

How SunTrust Customers Can Protect Themselves After Data Breach
Another day, another data breach.

How to live it up without going broke before you die
You deserve to have some fun.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: credit card advice, Credit Cards, data breach, Retirement, SunTrust, tips, Wells Fargo

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

January 18, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 5 signs you’re getting bad financial advice. Also in the news: What a financial advisor does, how Roth IRAs can help in an emergency, and why Wells Fargo customer should check their bank accounts.

5 Signs You’re Getting Bad Financial Advice
Who’s really looking out for you?

What Does a Financial Advisor Do?
Reaching your financial goals.

How Roth IRAs Can Help in an Emergency
An emergency backup fund.

Wells Fargo Customers Should Check Their Bank Accounts
There’s been a “glitch.”

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: bad financial advice, emergency fund, financial advice, financial advisor, Roth IRA, Wells Fargo

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