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Thursday’s need-to-know money news

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Household-Budget1Today’s top story: What to expect from your company’s financial wellness program. Also in the news: What to do if you’re being audited, big life insurance mistakes, and three absolute necessities if you’re buying a home.

What to Expect From Your Company’s Financial Wellness Plan
Taking cues from physical wellness plans.

Getting Audited? 5 Things You Should Know
Don’t panic.

10 Big Life Insurance Mistakes People Make
Plan carefully.

3 Things You’d Better Have If You’re Serious About Buying a Home
The essential checklist.

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

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Chevy VoltPlaying mortgage tag, how to protect your accounts from cyber spies, and surviving the dreaded audit.

The bank that rejects the most mortgages
A rejection at one bank could still mean approval at another.

3 Accounts That Could Hurt Your Credit Score
Looking beyond credit cards.

How to prevent financial snooping
How to keep your accounts safe from prying eyes.

How to survive an IRS audit
Tips on getting through the financial turmoil of an audit.

The Pros and Cons of Assuming a Car Lease
Weighing your options before you get behind the wheel.