June 18, 2015 By

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

fraud, scam, theftToday’s top story: Habits that can help build your credit. Also in the news: Protecting your data from cyber crooks, the important steps of financial planning, and who’s digging through your credit report?

3 Smart Habits That Can Help Build Your Credit
Habits you should pick up.

Protect Your Data From Cyber Crooks
Tips on keeping your data safe.

The 7 Most Important Steps of Financial Planning
One at a time.

Who Can See My Credit Score or Credit Report?
Who’s digging through your stuff?

Most Americans Can’t Pass This Basic Social Security Quiz
Can you?

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May 14, 2015 By

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

321562-data-breachesToday’s top story: Starbucks is the latest hacker’s delight. Also in the news: Getting control over your spending, advice that could ruin your retirement, and money fears that could sabotage your net worth.

Reports: Hackers Targeting Starbucks Mobile Users
How to protect your caffeine fix.

3 Tips for Getting Control Over Your Spending
Reining it in.

This Popular Financial Advice Could Ruin Your Retirement
Why dying broke is a bad idea.

6 Fear-Driven Money Moves That Sabotage Your Net Worth
Coping with financial anxiety.

5 Ways to Mitigate the Financial Downside of a Disability
Reducing money stress.

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February 6, 2015 By

Friday’s need-to-know money news

HealthCare-Medical-Identity-TheftToday’s top story: What to do if you’re an Anthem insurance customer. Also in the news: TurboTax stops state filings, how your own personal lottery can add up to big savings, and how your pet can fetch a tax deduction.

Millions of Anthem Customers Exposed: What It Means for You
Find out what you should do if you’re an Anthem customer.

TurboTax halts state filings amid fraud outbreak
What this means for TurboTax customers.

Pay Your Own Personal “Lottery” to Save Money Regularly
Then ten dollar a day habit that could add up to big bucks.

How Your Pet Can Dig Up a Tax Deduction
A deduction, not a dependent.

4 frequent flier mile pro tips that anyone can use
Getting the most from your miles.

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February 3, 2014 By

Monday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: What to do with those savings bonds you received as a kid. Also in the news: Teaching your kids about personal finance, tips on becoming debt free in 2014, and when you can finally say goodbye to the old debt lingering on your credit report. Zemanta Related Posts Thumbnail

What to Do With a Childhood Savings Bond
Is it time to cash in every child’s least favorite gift?

Kids and Money: New online sites help manage personal finances
Teaching kids about personal finance doesn’t have to be a chore.

5 Tips for Becoming Debt Free in 2014
Make this the year you vanquish your debt.

When does old debt fall off credit report?
Saying goodbye to that old credit card from seven years ago.

Don’t Be a Victim of Fraud: 9 Simple Ways to Protect Your Financial Data
Keeping your data safe from exploitation.

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January 28, 2014 By

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: Just how safe are your credit cards? Also in the news: Your hidden credit score, purchasing life insurance, and how you can get your financial resolutions back on track. credit

Could Your Credit Card Be Safer?
How the U.S. stacks up against other countries in credit card security.

How Lenders Use Your Hidden Credit Score
Lenders are looking beyond the traditional scores.

How Much Life Insurance Should You Buy?
Things to consider before purchasing a policy.

The five most common broken financial resolutions — and what you can do to get back on track
All is not lost.

When Not To Invest In Your 401(k) Plan
Why your 401(k) could be a lousy investment.

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