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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.

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

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Flying Piggy BankHow your good credit can be a valuable ally, never paying full price ever again, and everything you ever wanted to know about the debt ceiling but were afraid to ask.

4 Times Good Credit Can Come to Your Rescue
Good credit can be your best friend during emergencies.

Splitting From Wife, Want Cash From Home
How to draw cash from a home where you’re soon-to-be ex is still there.

Haggling 101: Six ways to get a deal on anything
Paying full price is SO yesterday.

8 Hobbies That Can Fund Retirement
That old rock collection finally comes in handy.

10 simple things that finally explain the debt ceiling
Introducing the next big fight that could paralyze congress.