January 19, 2015 By

Monday’s need-to-know money news

Divorce-Money_43Today’s top story: What you need to know about taxes if you’re getting divorced. Also in the news: Honest mistakes that could ruin your credit, what you’ll be paying more for in 2015, and why you might need more care insurance.

Getting Divorced? 8 Things You Must Know about Taxes
Changes during a difficult time.

5 Honest Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Credit
When little mistakes become big ones.

15 things that will cost more in 2015
Prepare to pay more.

Why You Might Need More Car Insurance Than You Have
A little fender tap could end up costing you big bucks.

5 Smart Ways to Use Your Bonus
Instead of piddling it away.

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December 22, 2014 By

Monday’s need-to-know money news

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: How to give yourself a gift without breaking your holiday budget. Also in the news: What you need to ask before buying a winter home, the big tax changes ahead for 2015, and how to avoid going into debt with your first credit card.

How to Treat Yourself Without Breaking Your Christmas Budget
Who knows what you want for Christmas better than you?

5 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Winter Home
Can you truly afford to become a snowbird?

The Biggest Tax Changes for 2015
Get ready.

First Credit Card: Tips to Avoid Going Into Debt
Don’t start off on the wrong foot.

Track Your Mileage to Save Money on Insurance
Using a mileage tracker provided by your insurer could save you big bucks.

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November 3, 2014 By

Monday’s need-to-know money news

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: How to save money on your upcoming tax bill. Also in the news: Tracking your wasteful spending, how to get the best deal on car insurance, and why it pays to shop around for Medicare insurance plans.

7 Money-Saving Tips to Cut Your Tax Bill
How to make tax season a little less painful.

How to Track Your Most Ridiculously Wasteful Spending
Shame yourself into frugality.

Here’s How to Get the Best Deal on Car Insurance – Eventually
The older you get, the less you’ll pay.

It pays to shop for Medicare insurance plans
Welcome to open enrollment season.

Parents of special needs kids can bank on trusts
Providing for your child’s needs after you’re gone.

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October 24, 2014 By

Friday’s need-to-know money news

Energy_vampireToday’s top story: How to reduce your energy bill by killing off “energy vampires.” Also in the news: Tips on lowering your teen’s car insurance, hazards every student loan borrower should know, and what 2015’s retirement fund contribution limits will be.

This Tool Calculates How much You Pay for “Energy Vampires”
Driving a stake through your energy bill.

6 Tips to Lower the Cost of Your Teen’s Car Insurance
Unfortunately, they won’t lower your blood pressure.

6 Hazards Every Student Loan Borrower Should Beware Of
Don’t set yourself up for failure.

IRS Announces 2015 Retirement Plan Contribution Limits For 401(k)s And More
Find out what changes are in store.

The Best Day to Buy Airline Tickets
Start strategizing for holiday travel.

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April 10, 2014 By

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: How to manage your credit cards while being unemployed. Also in the news: Surviving the Heartbleed computer bug, what you need to know about gift taxes, and separating car insurance facts from fiction.

6 Credit Card Tips for the Unemployed
How to carefully manage your credit while unemployed.

What you need to know about the Heartbleed bug
Your personal and financial data may be at risk.

Gift Tax Returns: What You Need To Know
What givers and receivers need to know.

8 Car Insurance Myths You Should Send to the Junkyard
Separating fact from fiction.

It May Not Be Too Late to Reduce Your 2013 Taxes
Less than a week to go.

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February 6, 2014 By

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: The long wait for credit card rewards. Also in the news: Simple money lessons to teach your kids, tips on switching your car insurance, and how to impress your loved one on Valentine’s Day without going broke.images (2)

Where the Heck Are My Credit Card Rewards?
Waiting is the hardest part.

5 Super Simple Money Lessons To Teach Kids Of All Ages
Starting off on the right foot.

7 Smart Steps to Switching Your Car Insurance
Don’t let your car become a financial liability.

7 Ways to Say ‘I Love You’ Without Breaking the Bank
You don’t have to go to Jared.

When Not to Use Tax Software: Should Man or Machine Be Your Accountant?
Complex finances should be left to the experts.

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November 6, 2013 By

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: 8 tax breaks expiring at the end of 2013. Also in the news: How to monitor your credit after a data breach, when it makes sense to have credit card debt, and could cheaper insurance convince you to buy a self-driving car?

8 Tax Breaks Expiring at the End of 2013
Teachers aren’t going to like this.

How to Monitor Your Credit After a Data Breach
Vigilance is key.

When Does It Make Sense to Have Credit Card Debt?
Credit card debt isn’t always a bad thing.

Will cheaper insurance sway you toward a self-driving car?
Are you ready to let someone (or something) else do the driving?

10 ways to avoid car-buying gotchas
Be prepared to walk away.

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September 18, 2013 By

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

House With Tree DamageDealing with debt collectors, surviving natural disasters, and getting the best deals on car insurance.

How to Figure Out Who Your Debt Collector Is
Know who’s behind the incessant phone calls.

If Your Finances Feel ‘Complex,’ It’s Probably a Bad Sign
If sorting through your finances requires a Ph.D, chances are you’re in deep trouble.

4 New Online Money Management Tools Worth A Try
New tools that can make your financial management time more productive.

What you need to know about applying for FEMA disaster assistance
As natural disasters spread across the United States, FEMA is prepared to help.

Do You Have the Right Car Insurance?
Don’t miss out on the best deal for you vehicle.

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September 16, 2013 By

Monday’s need-to-know money news

Chevy VoltSaving for the holidays, how to manage your finances while having ADHD, and how letting Big Brother ride shotgun could save you money on car insurance.

Why You Need to Save Now for Christmas
Yes, it’s only September. No, that’s not too early.

5 Years After Financial Crisis: Meet the New Consumer
The financial crisis of 2008 changed the way we shop and spend.

Budgeting After College
Even though you can finally afford more than ramen noodles, post-college life still requires budgeting.

Managing your finances when you have ADHD
Having ADHD can make managing your finances difficult, but there are strategies for making it easier.

Should You Let Your Car Insurance Company Spy On You?
Having Big Brother in the car could reduce your insurance rates.

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August 29, 2013 By

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

Chevy VoltPreparing for rising interest rates, making your charitable donations go further, and why having extra liability coverage is essential.

Extra liability coverage is cheap, cheap, cheap
Buying as much car insurance as humanly possible is essential.

5 Steps to Take Control of Your Personal Finances
Simple things you can do to take control.

Charitable Donation Tips for Boomers
Establishing a charitable plan can make your donations go further.

Top 10 fastest-growing jobs in the U.S.
Thinking of changing careers? Try one of these.

How to Prepare for Rising Interest Rates
After years of record lows, the party is almost over.

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