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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

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Today’s top story: What you need to do now to optimize your taxes. Also in the news: The growing necessity of payment protection insurance, finance terms you’ll need to know for the future, and ten signs you’re not financially ready to buy a house.

Everything You Should Do at the End of the Year to Optimize Your 2015 Taxes
Tick-tock.

Why Payment Protection Insurance Is a Growing Necessity for Investors
Protecting yourself from financial ruin.

11 Terms You’ll Need To Know To Manage Your Wallet In The Future
Welcome to the digital economy.

10 signs you are not ready to buy a house
Making sure you’re financially sound.

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

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taxesToday’s top story: The biggest income tax changes for 2016. Also in the news: What you wish you could tell your younger self about money, avoiding “skip a payment” holiday offers, and how to make a better money plan for the new year.

10 biggest income tax changes to plan for in 2016
Prepare yourself.

11 Finance Tips You Wish You Could Tell Your Younger Self
If you could turn back time.

Beware Credit Card “Skip a Payment” Holiday Offers
Don’t fall in a debt trap.

5 Ways to Make a Better Plan for Your Money in 2016
It’s all about planning.

Monday’s need-to-know money news

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Image9Today’s top story: Credit mistakes you’ll regret immediately. Also in the news: Apps to organize your financial life, how to curb impulse buying, and changes you need to make if you’re laid off.

5 Credit Mistakes You’ll Regret Immediately
Avoid making these at all costs.

5 Apps to Organize Your Financial Life
Organization right at your fingertips.

Save the Same Amount You Splurge to Curb Impulse Buying
Getting your spending under control.

Laid off? 9 changes to make today
Making the transition easier.

Friday’s need-to-know money news

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bills-smallToday’s top story: What you need to know about auto-paying your bills. Also in the news: How to make a better plan for your money in 2016, often overlooked year-end tax tips, and every possible option for paying for college.

The Dos & Don’ts of Auto-Paying Your Bills
Attention still needs to be paid.

5 Ways to Make a Better Plan for Your Money in 2016
It’s all about planning.

Year-end tax tips that often go overlooked
More tax moves to make before the end of the year.

myFICO’s Financial Aid Guide Details Every Option for Paying for College
Learning the ropes.

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

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file_161555_0_tax refundToday’s top story: How to keep your tax refund safe. Also in the news: How to achieve financial fitness, building your gift-buying budget, and how to be smart about holiday spending.

The Simple Way to Keep Your Tax Refund Safe
Protecting what’s yours.

5 Money-Saving Exercises to Achieve Financial Fitness
Getting your wallet in shape.

How to Build Your Gift-Buying Budget
Be strategic.

Why the Holidays Make Us Dumb About Spending
How to stay smart.

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

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Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: Financial tips for the unexpectedly unemployed. Also in the news: The real costs of using a payday loan for holiday shopping, everything you need to know about the 2016 FAFSA, and what you should do with your year-end bonus.

Financial Tips For The Unexpectedly Unemployed
Don’t panic.

What It Really Costs to Use Payday Loans for Holiday Shopping
The interest rates could shock you.

FAFSA Application: Everything You Need to Know in 2016
Preparing for financial aid madness.

What to Do (and Not to Do) With Your Year-End Bonus
Resist temptation!