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Friday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: How to keep investing when the stock market trembles. Also in the news: What to buy (and skip) on Black Friday, financial companies are hiding complaints, and how age affects your credit score. When the Stock Market Trembles, Fight Your Fear and Keep Investing Keep calm and invest on. What to Buy […]

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Thursday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: How to pay for college when you haven’t saved enough. Also in the news: Credit card payments evolve beyond mobile wallets, how one woman paid off $50,00 in credit card debt in six years, and taxes are due on Monday if you filed an extension. How to Pay for College When You […]

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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: How to know if paying for money advice is paying off. Also in the news: 5 inconvenient truths about real estate agents, the 10 fastest-growing metro areas, and Millennials are loading up on personal loans. How to Know If Paying for Money Advice Is Paying Off Calculating your return on investment. 5 […]

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Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: 5 questions to ask before buying life insurance at work. Also in the news: Why credit cards should get another chance after you pay off debt, how not to get spooked by your credit card bill this Halloween, and setting up your financial accounts like you’re going to be hacked. Answer 5 […]

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How to fund college if you didn’t save enough

If college tuition bills are looming and you don’t have nearly enough saved, you have plenty of company. But you also have options for making it more affordable. Four out of 10 families who hope to send kids to college aren’t saving for that goal, according to student loan company Sallie Mae. Among those who […]