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2014

Monday’s need-to-know money news

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Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: Five things to know about filing taxes for 2014. Also in the news: What you need to know about the UPS hack, when you should accept financial help from your parents, and how to score some last minute Labor Day travel deals.

Filing Taxes for 2014: 5 Things to Know
Planning ahead for tax season.

The UPS Hack: What You Need to Know
Yet another data breach.

When Should You Accept Financial Help From Your Parents?
When do you need to swallow your pride?

Great last minute Labor Day travel deals
There’s still time to plan a getaway.

4 of the worst financial gifts you can give
Scratch these off the list.

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

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Today’s top story: The scary statistics of identity theft. Also in the news: A money checklist for 2014, financial resolutions for the new year, and what will cost more in ’14.

These Identity Theft Statistics Are Even Scarier Than You’d Expect
Don’t become a statistic.

Your New Year Money Checklist
Preparing your money for the new year.

5 Financial Resolutions You Need to Make
And stick to!

6 Things That Will Cost More in 2014
Chocolate!

7 Ways To Be Better At Your Job In 2014
What you can do to increase your job security.

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

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Today’s top story: A massive customer data breach at Target. Also in the news: Six things to do with your money before the new year, combating the hidden holiday costs, and five things you probably didn’t know about identity theft.

Target Says Data Was Stolen From 40 Million Shoppers
If you shopped at Target after Black Friday, you should check your credit report.

6 Things to Do With Your Money Before 2014
The clock is ticking!

A Financial Advisor Explains How To Increase Your Credit Rating
Never. Pay. The. Minimum.

How to Combat the Hidden Cost of the Holidays
Put down the wrapping paper.

5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Identity Theft
Military members are at a huge risk.

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

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Today’s top story: Choosing the best credit card. Also in the news: Financial predictions for 2014, financial resolutions for Millennials, and how to manage ballooning credit card debt.

Which credit card is the best?
Don’t get sucked in by perks you’ll never use.

3 Financial Predictions For 2014 That Will Be Good For Your Wallet
Credit scores are about to become more realistic.

Nine Financial Resolutions For Millennials
How to start 2014 off right.

Manage Ballooning Credit Card Debt
What to do when that 0% interest rate runs out.

A Little-Known Credit Card Perk That Can Save You Big
Disputing charges is much easier when you’ve used a credit card.