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Monday’s need-to-know money news

May 18, 2015 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to protect your credit cards while traveling. Also in the news: New reverse mortgage rules, why you shouldn’t put off home repairs, and how Health Savings Accounts can benefit your taxes.

5 Ways to Keep Your Credit Cards Safe When You Travel
Don’t let credit card theft ruin your summer travel.

New Reverse Mortgage Rules Open Door To A More Secure Retirement
Find out what’s changed.

Around the House, It’s Better to Pay Now to Save Later
Putting off repairs can cost more down the line.

The Triple Tax Benefit of Health Savings Accounts
HSAs can help save you money during your retirement.

Friday’s need-to-know money news

May 15, 2015 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to increase you credit card limit. Also in the news: The money mistakes empty nesters make, the terms every homebuyer should know, and the biggest threats to your retirement.

5 Ways to Get a Higher Credit Card Limit
What to do when you need more spending power.

3 Money Mistakes Empty Nesters Make
All that change can shake things up.

10 Terms Every Homebuyer Should Know
Brush up on your real estate vocabulary.

The 7 Biggest Threats to Your Retirement
What you need to avoid.

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

May 13, 2015 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: The right way to close a credit card. Also in the news: Financial tools you no longer need, determining how much college tuition you can afford, and how baby boomers can survive retirement.

What’s the Right Way to Close a Credit Card?
How you say goodbye matters.

5 Financial Tools You No Longer Need
Some of these may surprise you.

How Much Tuition Can You Really Afford?
Time for a reality check.

How Boomers Can Avoid Going Bust in Retirement
There’s still time to get your act together.

Monday’s need-to-know money news

May 11, 2015 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Understanding the difference between a credit card and a charge card. Also in the news: Why using a credit card for financial emergencies isn’t always a good idea, the fees of 13 major airlines, and why you shouldn’t trust most retirement calculators.

What’s the Difference Between a Charge Card & a Credit Card?
It’s a big one.

Using a Credit Card for Financial Emergencies: Rarely a Smart Move
An instant solution can lead to heavy interest.

This Chart Lists the Many Fees of 13 Major Airlines
Don’t be caught by surprise while traveling this summer.

Why You Can’t Trust Those Retirement Calculators
Some could be missing vital information.

Friday’s need-to-know money news

May 8, 2015 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Credit card mistakes you need to avoid. Also in the news: Costly financial aid mistakes, avoiding debt for new grads, and when you should see a financial therapist.

5 Credit Card Mistakes Driving You Into Debt
Pay close attention.

How to avoid these costly financial aid mistakes
Don’t leave money sitting on the table.

Graduates, Here’s How to Avoid Debt and Get Rich
Oh, the places you’ll go!

5 Signs You Should See a Financial Therapist
Knowing when it’s time to get help.

The Best Browser Extensions That’ll Save You Money (and Which to Skip)
Save money with just a click of the mouse.

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

May 6, 2015 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to shop for a mortgage online. Also in the news: The risks of ignoring your credit score, websites that can help you save on hotels, and how you can meet the minimum credit card spending requirements while remaining frugal.

A Guide to Shopping for a Mortgage Online
The differences between applying online and in person.

The Financial Risk of Ignoring Your Credit Score
Needless to say, they’re big.

5 Websites That Will Help You Save on Hotels
Don’t overpay.

How Frugal Folks Can Meet Credit Card Spending Requirements
It’s important for your credit score.