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Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

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Pile of Credit CardsToday’s top story: What yo look for in a credit card for bad credit. Also in the news: How to decide whether you should save, invest, or pay off student loans, how to spend less money in your 20s, and why next year’s tax refund might be late.

What to Look for in a Credit Card for Bad Credit
Pay close attention to fees.

Should I Save, Invest or Pay off Student Loans?
Using your money wisely.

10 Ways to Spend Less in Your 20s
The more you can save the better.

Adjust Your Withholding Now Because Next Year’s Tax Refund Might Be Late
Be prepared to wait.

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

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refinancingToday’s top story: Mortgage refinance options for people with bad credit. Also in the news: The best cell phone deals for July, steps to financial independence, and 10 personal finance headscratchers.

Mortgage Refinance Options for People With Bad Credit
Hope is not lost.

Best Cell Phone Deals in July
Time for an upgrade?

Five Essential Steps to Financial Independence
Step by step.

10 personal-finance headscratchers that show we’re irrational
Not thinking clearly.

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

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iStock_000015900242LargeToday’s top story: The most embarrassing money topics. Also in the news: How to make a life insurance claim, seven signs you have bad credit, and the insurance questions you should ask when buying a car.

Top 10 Most Embarrassing Money Topics
What makes you cringe?

How to Make a Life Insurance Claim
Be proactive.

7 Signs You Have Bad Credit
Looking for red flags.

The Insurance Questions to Ask When You Buy a Car
Questions to consider.

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

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o-CREDIT-REPORT-facebookToday’s top story: The secrets of boosting your credit score. Also in the news: A 3-step retirement plan for 20-somethings, where the U.S. ranks on basic money smarts, and money steps to take before your 70th birthday.

A 3-step retirement savings plan for 20-somethings
How to get started on the path to retirement.

The Secrets Of Boosting Your Credit Score
A nudge in the right direction.

How the U.S. Stacks Up on Basic Money Smarts
Room for improvement.

10 Money Steps to Take Before Your 70th Birthday
Managing your accumulated assets.

Can I Be Fired for Bad Credit?
The answer may surprise you.

Monday’s need-to-know money news

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homebuyerToday’s top story: Housing costs that could increase. Also in the news: How to get out of debt, what you should know about credit card loyalty programs, and surprising ways bad credit can make your life difficult.

4 Housing Costs That Could Go Up
Time to plan ahead.

The Ultimate Guide To Getting Out Of Debt
How to dig yourself out.

Credit Card Loyalty Programs: 3 Things You Ought to Know
Just how loyal are they?

Surprising ways bad credit can hurt you
You could pay more for utilities.

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

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Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: How student loan servicers are trying to trick you. Also in the news: When to use your debit card instead of credit, saving for your kids’ college education, and tips on getting and staying out of debt.

6 Ways Student Loan Servicers Are Trying to Trick You
Pay close attention to every correspondence.

7 Times to Use a Debit Card Instead of a Credit Card
Don’t pay the interest unless absolutely necessary.

How Much Do You Plan on Saving for Your Kids’ College Education?
Planning for one of life’s biggest expenses.

10 Ways to Get Out — and Stay Out — of Debt
Good advice.

Does Bad Credit Last Forever?
Waiting it out.