How the toy shortage could affect your holidays | Liz Weston
Many popular toys may sell out long before the holidays, thanks to ongoing pandemic-related disruptions. This could be a disaster — or a great opportunity...
Fortify your finances against natural disaster | Liz Weston
It’s not enjoyable to think about what could happen in a natural disaster, but it’s wise to invest some time and money now to protect...
How gratitude can help your financial life | Liz Weston
Thankfulness has been shown to reduce feelings of impatience, perhaps making it easier to save and decrease the temptation to spend. Liz Weston looks at...
Is a new job the right financial move? | Liz Weston
Millions of U.S. workers have changed jobs or are looking, often in pursuit of flexible hours, remote work and other nonmonetary benefits. Columnist Liz Weston...
Don’t let Social Security steer you wrong | Liz Weston
Deciding when to take Social Security benefits can make a huge difference in the amount of money you’ll have in retirement. But depending on the...
Liz Weston: How to negotiate your way to a richer life
Understanding how to negotiate can lead to all sorts of good things: a higher salary, better deals on major purchases and even more harmony with...
4 cash-raising pitfalls (and better options) | Liz Weston
When you need money, and you need it right now, it can be hard to think past the current crisis. Liz Weston, a certified financial...
How to have a retirement worth saving for | Liz Weston
Work provides us with more than income. Many of us get a sense of meaning and identity from what we do. Work also provides social...
We deserve a better credit reporting system | Liz Weston
Consumer Reports recruited nearly 6,000 volunteers to check their credit reports. The results: 34% found at least one error or account they didn’t recognize. Columnist...