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Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: How a secret email address could protect you from identity theft. Also in the news: How to beat the banks, how to raise money-savvy kids, and 21 great personal finance tips.

The Simple Email Trick That Could Protect Your Identity
The benefits of a secret email address.

Where the Banks Earn, You Lose – So Here’s How to Win
Beating the banks at their own game.

12 Ways To Raise Financially Confident Kids At Every Age
Starting them off on the right foot.

How to save money: 21 great personal finance tips
How to make saving money easier.

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

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how_to_build_an_emergency_fundToday’s top story: How to boost your emergency fund. Also in the news: What you need to worry about for retirement besides money, why you should worry about medical identity theft, and deciding when it’s time to dump your credit card.

11 Ways to Boost Your Emergency Fund
How to prepare for unexpected expenses.

5 Things to Worry About Besides Money for Retirement
There’s more to retirement planning than just money.

Medical identity theft: Why you should worry
And you thought credit theft was bad…

6 Signs You Should Dump Your Credit Card
Deciding when to cut the card.

This Simple 6-Step Routine Could Save You $30 Per Week on Groceries
An extra $1500 a year would be nice!

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

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Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: Tax breaks for retirement savers. Also in the news: Surprising tax complaints, how to find cheap airfare, and becoming comfortable with investing using a mock portfolio.

10 tax breaks for retirement savers
How to minimize the taxes on your savings.

The Most Surprising Tax Complaint in America
No, it’s not slow refunds.

Best Ways To Purchase Cheap Airline Tickets
More money to spend on snow globes!

Try a Mock Portfolio to Get Comfortable With Investing
Testing your market skills without the risk.

6 Tips to Plan a Fun and Cheap Super Bowl Party
How to host a big party without spending big bucks.

Monday’s need-to-know money news

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Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: How Generation X should plan for retirement. Also in the news: Factors that affect your Social Security benefits, five things that can ruin your tax refund, and important financial steps widows and widowers need to take.

Retirement planning steps for Generation X
Time’s running out.

3 Factors That Affect Your Social Security Benefits
How to plan ahead.

5 things that can kill a tax refund
Don’t get caught off guard.

8 Important Financial Steps for Widows and Widowers to Take
Important steps to take during a difficult time.

Roth IRA vs. Traditional IRA: Which Is Right for You?
The pros and cons of each retirement plan.

Friday’s need-to-know money news

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Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: How to get organized for tax season. Also in the news: Credit report myths, the coverage perks hiding in your insurance policy, and how your credit card can be stolen without you noticing.

Getting Organized for Tax Preparation
Get your folders ready.

Nine credit report myths you need to know
Time for some credit report mythbusting.

7 Perks Hiding in Your Insurance Policy
Surprising protections that could come in handy.

5 Ways Your Credit Card Can Be Stolen Right Under Your Nose
You won’t even notice until it’s too late.

How to reduce retirement anxiety
Don’t wait until retirement to secure your post-retirement paycheck.

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

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balance-transfer-6Today’s top story: How to avoid balance transfer mistakes. Also in the news: Saving money as an empty nester, credit cards rewards that help the environment, and how you could be accidentally improving your credit score.

5 Balance Transfer Credit Card Mistakes You Can Avoid
Pay attention to time limits.

A Guide to Saving Money for Empty Nesters
What to do with all that extra money.

A Credit Card Reward for the Environmentally Conscious
Use your credit card rewards to help save the environment.

7 Ways You’re Accidentally Improving Your Credit
Happy accidents!

How to Negotiate Your Salary When You Don’t Have Any Work Experience
Confidence is key.