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Thursday’s need-to-know money news

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Are cash-back rewards worth the expense, cheap ideas to close out your summer vacation, and why health care expenses are crucial when planning your retirement.credit card detailed 1

Government to Switch Student Loan Servicers: What You Need to Know
Why you should start paying closer attention to your loan statements.

Are Cash-Back Rewards Good Deals for Consumers?
Do consumers end up spending more than they normally would in pursuit of cash-back rewards?

12 Tips For Professionals Who Want To Go Back To School
How to prepare financially for a return to the classroom.

Nine Cheap End-of-Summer Ideas
Inexpensive ways to close out the summer.

Do You Have a Retirement Care Plan?
Why health care needs to have equal billing in your plans for retirement.

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

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HomeWays to monitor your credit at no cost, the college classes that impress potential employers, and how to take advantage of the housing rebound.

Can You Really Monitor Your Credit For Free?
Keeping an eye on your credit doesn’t have to cost you.

To land a job, take these six college courses
Employers like to see these classes on your resume, even if they weren’t part of your major.

Can you cash in on the housing rebound?
With careful planning, the opportunities are out there.

Six ways to wreck your credit without knowing it
What to avoid when trying to build your credit history.

The Top 10 Credit Card Perks
How to make your credit cards work for you.

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

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Cut up cardsThe pros and cons of becoming an estate executor, why you shouldn’t procrastinate when it comes to paying your bills, and what to do when you have too many credit cards.

Should you become the executor of someone’s estate?
Serving as an executor can be both an honor and a nightmare.

Smart financial tips for college students
How to avoid the all-too-common pitfall of collegiate credit card debt.

Are you a financial procrastinator? Six mental hurdles to overcome
Waiting until the very last minute can create a risky pattern of financial behavior.

How to stay clear of online scams
Don’t let scammers deter you from enjoying online bargains.

I Have Too Many Credit Cards. What Do I Do?
Finding the best ways to utilize your credit.

Monday’s need-to-know money news

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Passenger airplane landing on runway in airport.Wedding bells and tax deductions are ringing, using credit cards to pay off student loans, and how to avoid having your identity stolen while on vacation.

Tax Deductions Available for Your Wedding
Could tax deductions be the best wedding gift ever?

Should You Use Credit Card Rewards to Pay Auto, Student Loans?
Cash-back rewards for paying auto and student loans are on the way.

Pre-College Conversations: When to Step in Over Money Matters
When to get involved in your child’s finances.

Do You Have What It Takes to Work From Home?
Working in your pajamas may sound like fun, but it actually requires a lot of discipline.

Vacation is No Time to Abandon Financial Caution
Identity thieves love to prey on tourists.

Friday’s need-to-know money news

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Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailHow your credit score could impact your child’s’ student loan, the best cars to keep young drivers safe, and where to expect the worst possible customer service.

How Credit Scores Impact Some Student Loan Approvals
How the credit scores of both you and your co-signer could affect your interest rates.

The 10 Best Cars for Young Drivers
Keeping your child safe and your sanity intact as they take to the road.

The Worst Industries for Customer Service
Surprise! The industries with the most one-on-one contact fared the worst.

The Tax Break You’re Missing Out On
Your retirement fund could save you money.

9 Surprising Customer Protests
From Disney dolls to selling bunnies on Easter, these items sent customers over the edge.

Thursday’s need-to know-money news

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College studentAvoiding health care scams, improving your credit mix, and navigating the rocky roads of inheritance.

How to Avoid Healthcare Fraud
Don’t let yourself be scammed.

Rules of the Road for Improving Your Credit Mix
Taking on new credit could make it easier to get a mortgage.

Stop Family Feuds Over Inheritances Before They Start
Few things can tear a family apart worse than a will.

7 Huge Mistakes Back to School Shoppers Make
How to avoid overspending during the chaos of back to school shopping.

How to Buy Maternity and Kids Clothes on the Cheap
Don’t spend a fortune on clothes everyone will outgrow.