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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

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Today’s top story: 5 steps to change homeowners insurance paid through escrow. Also in the news: Getting by on the average retirement income, TSA-Approved ways to cut the airport screening lines, and how to tell if your company’s 401(k) plan is any good.

5 Steps to Change Homeowners Insurance Paid Through Escrow
Seamless transition.

Could You Get By On the Average Retirement Income?
Will you have enough?

TSA-Approved Ways to Cut the Airport Screening Line
You can leave your shoes on.

How to Tell if Your Company’s 401(k) Plan Is Any Good
Is it worth contributing to?

Friday’s need-to-know money news

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Christchurch Earthquake - Avonside House CollapsesToday’s top story: How to invest your 401(k). Also in the news: What you will really spend in retirement, how you’re unintentionally hurting your kids financially, and what to do if your home is damaged while in escrow.

How to Invest Your 401(k)
Choosing the right investments.

How Much Will You Really Spend In Retirement?
Doing the math.

10 Ways You’re Hurting Your Kids Financially
How you’re unintentionally sabotaging your child’s future.

What Happens If a Home is Damaged During Escrow?
You must react quickly.

The Financial Wisdom Of Yogi Berra
Yogi-isms for your wallet.