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Thursday’s need-to-know money news

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Child and cashWhat to do when your adult kids ask for money, the bad side of credit card cash advances, and how the debt ceiling debacle could hit your wallet.

How to Handle Loan Request From Adult Kids
Carefully maneuvering a potential minefield.

4 Dangers of Credit Card Cash Advances
The fees alone should make you think twice.

Here’s How You’ll Make and Save Money in the Future
Are Bitcoins and crowdfunding the wave of the future?

You Can Raise Secure Kids Even in This Financially Insecure Time
Preparing your kids for what lies ahead.

4 Ways a Debt Ceiling Crisis Could Affect You
How the debate in Washington could have a serious affect on your personal finances.

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

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Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailProtecting yourself from insurance fraud, the best time to close a credit card, and when straying from your monthly budget can be a good thing.

What You Should Know About Buying a Fixer-Upper
Don’t let your new purchase become a money pit.

Eight Ways to Help Protect Yourself From Insurance Fraud
How to avoid becoming a victim.

How aging impacts our financial decisions
Some of the first warning signs of cognitive decline can be found in how we manage our finances.

Is There Ever a Good Time to Close a Credit Card?
The answer may surprise you.

When Trying to Stick to a Monthly Budget Just Doesn’t Make Sense
Preparing for life’s stumbling blocks.

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

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Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailHow many credit cards is too many, starting your kids on the road to financial success, and what it’s like to apply for Obamacare.

How Many Credit Cards Should I Have?
The answer may surprise you.

Smart Financial Moves for Fall
Ways to boost your finances in between pumpkin spice lattes.

Home Improvement Projects Every Seller Should Consider
These projects could increase the number of offers you receive on your home.

Want Your Child To Succeed? A Savings Account May Help
How even a small savings account could set your child on the road to financial success.

Obamacare marketplaces are open: How to apply
A reporter shares her experience of applying for insurance under the Affordable Care Act.

Friday’s need-to-know money news

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Credit Check 1 How to cure your financial jealousy, steps to improve your credit score, and understanding the Affordable Care Act.

How to Combat Financial Envy
The greener grass isn’t always the better grass.

5 Budget Busters Draining Your Wallet
Simple changes to monthly expenses could make a big difference.

5 Steps to Improving Your Credit Score
Paying attention to your credit reports are key.

4 Ways to Build Credit Without a Credit Card
Loans can be a big help.

Obamacare 101: Your Questions Answered
Understanding the Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

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Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailMythbusting disability insurance, how to protect the finances of someone with Alzheimer’s disease, and what Mike Tyson and retirement planning have in common.

5 Myths About Disability Insurance
Mythbusting an essential.

Steps to Protect Finances of Those with Alzheimer’s
Help for those in the difficult role of being a financial caretaker.

How to Develop the Hireable Skills You’ll Actually Need After College
Learning skills that will pay off in both the job and the real world.

What Mike Tyson Can Teach Us About Retirement
The important of keeping your guard up.

Does Getting Approved for a Credit Card Help Your Credit Score?
How opening a new credit card can help your credit score.

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

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Offering AdviceControlling shared credit card use, the pros and cons of a high-deductible health plan, and ways to save while grocery shopping.

What to Do if an Authorized User Is Abusing Your Credit Card
Setting boundaries for shared credit cards. r

6 Tips for Navigating the New Health Insurance Exchanges
Don’t be intimidated by the new health exchnages.

Is a high-deductible health plan right for you?
When choosing a high-deductible plan makes the most sense.

Break the spell of spending mindlessly
Tips on how to become a conscious spender.

How to Trim Your Food Budget
 Ways to save at the grocery store.