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Monday’s need-to-know money news

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Education savingsHow to avoid credit card rejection, getting your kids and their money ready college, and how to keep identity thieves out of your mail.

How Not to Get Rejected For a Credit Card
Tips on how to avoid the pain of rejection.

How to Keep Telemarketers at Bay

Ways to finally stop those annoying phone calls.

Four Money Conversations Parents Need to Have with Freshmen

Preparing your kids for their first real taste of freedom.

Junk Mail Poses Identity Theft Risks
Think twice before tossing away that solicitation.

5 Reasons You’re Earning More Money and You’re Still Miserable
Discover the science behind money and emotions.

Friday’s need-to-know money news

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Wire cutterWhy would should wait to go school shopping, avoiding overdraft fees, how to prepare yourself for the joys of homeowning and reasons why you’ll drop cable soon.

Hold Off on Back-to-School Shopping
Those great deals could be even greater in August.

Four Ways to Avoid Hefty Overdraft Fees
Don’t let a $10 check become a $35 fee.

How to Protect Yourself Against Credit Card Discrimination
What to do when your rejection has nothing to do with your credit score.

So You Wanna Be a First-Time Homebuyer?
Mistakes to avoid when taking the leap.

5 More Reasons You’ll Be Cutting Your Cable TV Cord Next Year
Dropping your cable company is becoming easier.

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

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Credit card backgroundHidden credit card charges, moving on from Grandpa’s investment strategy, and why everyone should plan to retire early.

Hidden Credit Card Charges: Are You At Risk?
Be on the lookout for “grey charges”.

How to Improve Your Credit History
Credit mistakes don’t have to follow you forever.

Four Ways Not to Invest Like Your Grandfather
An ever-changing economy may require a different portfolio strategy.

Why Everyone Should Aspire to Early Retirement
How planning ahead for retirement keeps you financially focused

10 Dumb Things You Do With Credit Cards
Small mistakes could have big consequences.

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

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california lottery ticketHelping your kids out of credit card trouble, what to do with the $500 you just won on a scratch ticket, and protecting your home while you’re on vacation.

My Kid’s in Credit Card Debt. What Do I Do?
The best way to help your kid begin to manage their debt.

How to Replace Important Documents
Whether lost to thieves or mother nature, these steps will help you replace your vital documents.

What the Unbundling of Airline Fees Means for Your Wallet
Want a guaranteed window seat? It’s going to cost you.

Jackpot! Six Tips to Managing a Windfall
Someone has to win the lottery eventually!

Are You Leaving the Door Open to Thieves?
Don’t come home to a nightmare after your vacation.

Monday’s need-to-know money news

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Morning at homeBaby Boomers are facing a different kind of retirement, how canceling credit cards impacts your credit score, how the new home office deduction may reduce your taxes and what happens to joint accounts when a parent declares bankruptcy.

Why Boomers May Not Retire like Their Parents

Is the baby boom generation about to fizzle?

Prepaid Cards that Take a Bite Out of Your Paycheck
Transaction fees could be eating away at your paycheck.

How Canceled Credit Cards Impact Credit Scores
Could cutting up your card affect your credit score?

Here’s What the New Home Office Tax Deduction Method Means
Important information for those who work from home.

Will Filing Bankruptcy Hurt My Children’s Credit?
When sharing credit card accounts becomes a problem.

Friday’s need-to-know money news

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Cooling fanHow to tweak your retirement, save on summer utility bills, and enjoying having to show an ID.

10-Minute Tweaks to Save Your Retirement
Simple steps that could go a long way towards saving your retirement.

How to Control Your Utility Bills This Summer
Don’t let your air conditioner melt your wallet.

What sounds like a good idea could have long term implications.

How to Ferret Out Senior Discounts
With ages comes wisdom and freebies!

Do You Have to Pay Taxes on Credit Card Rewards?
Do those sweet rewards come with a hidden cost?