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Monday’s need-to-know money news

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crop380w_istock_000009258023xsmall-dbet-ball-and-chainToday’s top story: Becoming debt free and staying that way. Also in the news: How to find the leaks in your budget, six ways to become “rich”, and what to do if you need a credit increase.

How to Become Debt-Free — and Stay That Way
It’s not as impossible as it sounds.

How to Find & Fix Your Budget Leaks
Sealing the money drips.

6 ways to become rich without even trying
Well, maybe a little trying.

Need Some Flexibility? 6 Ways to Increase Your Credit Limit
Proceed with caution.

Disability Benefits: How Social Security Decides If You Deserve Them
Deciphering the formula.

Monday’s need-to-know money news

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Today’s top story: President Obama will take action to help those with student loan debt. Also in the news:images How not to get scammed on your summer vacation, being honest about your debt situation, and how to make sure you’re being paid what you’re worth.

President Obama to Take Executive Action on Student Debt Monday
“Pay As You Earn” will be widely expanded.

How to Avoid Getting Scammed on Your Summer Vacation
Protecting your mobile devices is key.

Are You in Denial About Your Debt?
Be honest with yourself.

3 Ways to Tell If You’re Being Paid What You’re Worth
Don’t shortchange yourself.

2 Things You Have To Teach Your Kids About Money
Budgets and credit cards.

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

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Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: What can be learned financially during a parent’s last days. Also in the news: How to reduce your credit card debt through balance transfers, what new college grads should know about money, and should you buy life insurance for your kids.

5 financial lessons from a parent’s last days
What can be learned during a difficult time.

Save Thousands on Credit Card Debt with Balance Transfers
Playing the balance transfer shuffle.

What New College Grads Need To Know About Money
The “real world” is expensive.

Should You Buy Life Insurance for Your Kids?
Determining the best savings strategies.

Five Little Money Leaks That You Can Plug Right Now
Stopping the drips.

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

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Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: What to do when you forget to pay your taxes. Also in the news: How to make sharing finances in your marriage less painful, 4 things you need to do before buying a home, and how writing out your budget could help you save money.

Help! I Forgot to Pay My Taxes
Waiting to pay will only make things worse.

Sharing Finances in a Marriage: 5 Stats You Should Know
How to make sharing your finances as stress-free as possible.

You Need to Do These 4 Things Before Buying a Home
Educate yourself.

5 Tips When Purchasing a Gift for a Teacher
It’s that time of the year again.

How Not Automating Your Budget Can Help You Spend Less
Write it out.

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

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1594411528_1512b1aad5_zToday’s top story: The pros and cons of becoming a landlord. Also in the news: The painless way to create a budget, which metro areas have the best cost of living, and why you need to change you eBay password immediately.

Is Becoming a Landlord Worth It?
Passive income is great, but it can come with some big headaches.

6 Ways to Ease the Pain of Crafting Your First Budget
It doesn’t have to be excruciating.

The Best Places To Live If You Want Extra Money At The End Of The Month
Places where the cost of living won’t swallow your paycheck.

EBay Asks Users to Change Passwords After Cyber-Attack
Another major site gets hacked.

17 tips for quickly paying down student loans, from someone who paid off $74,000 in 2 years
Two years!

Monday’s need-to-know money news

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Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: The pros and cons of couples keeping their finances separate. Also in the news: What you need to know about deducting mortgage interest, how paying old debt will affect your credit score, and when to have the retirement talk.

Should Couples Keep Their Financial Assets Separate?
The pros and cons.

Deducting Mortgage Interest: What You Need to Know
Getting the most from your mortgage deductions.

Will Paying an Old Debt Hurt My Credit Scores?
What you need to consider before writing a check.

Tips for couples: How to have the retirement talk
One of the most important conversations you’ll ever have.

Un-budgeting: When Your Household Budget Has Gone Too Far
You know what they say about too much of a good thing.