June 3, 2019 By

Monday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: 5 reasons to line up a loan before visiting a car dealer. Also in the news: 6 things to know about student loans before you start school, 5 tips to boost your credit card rewards, and why investor interest in CDs is rising.

5 Reasons to Line Up a Loan Before Visiting a Car Dealer
Protecting yourself from the finance department.

6 Things to Know About Student Loans Before You Start School
Important details.

Watch Your Credit Card Rewards Pile Up With These 5 Tips
Even more rewarding.

Why Investor Interest in CDs is Rising
Choosing the security of fixed-interest.

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February 19, 2019 By

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: Don’t let Instagram envy get you into debt. Also in the news: Don’t let a car dealer’s yo-yo financing scam reel you in, all the ways you can get your student loans forgiven, and 3 steps to tidying up your finances a la Marie Kondo.

Don’t Let Instagram Envy Get You Into Debt
Resist the urge.

Don’t Let a Car Dealer’s ‘Yo-Yo’ Financing Scam Reel You In
Stand your ground.

All the Ways You Can Get Your Student Loans Forgiven
Examining the possibilities.

3 steps to tidy up your finances a la Marie Kondo
Time to clean up your financial clutter.

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November 22, 2017 By

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: What to do if an ATM eats your deposit. Also in the news: Betterment adds a charitable giving option, 3 things you definitely shouldn’t finance, and the best Cyber Monday sales for 2017.

What to Do if an ATM Eats Your Deposit
Don’t panic.

Betterment Adds a Charitable Giving Option
Just in time for Giving Tuesday.

3 things you definitely shouldn’t finance
Don’t take out that credit card just yet.

Best Cyber Monday Sales for 2017
No need to fight the crowds.

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March 3, 2016 By

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: What adding 100 points to your credit score means for your finances. Also in the news: How to finance your dream home improvement projects, how your boss can help you reduce your student loan repayment timeline, and why you should be treating your income like you do your investments.

What Adding 100 Points to Your Credit Score Could Mean
Is it a game changer?

6 Ways to Finance Your Dream Home Improvement Project
Without turning your home into a money pit.

Here’s how fast you can pay off your student loan with help from your boss
Your repayment timeline could could get shorter.

Are You Diversifying Your Income? You’d Better Start.
Treating your income just like your investments.

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May 7, 2014 By

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: How to create a post-college financial plan. Also in the news: Tips for safe shopping online, how to protect your child from identity theft, and eight questions to ask a home inspector.

8 Tips for Creating a Post-College Financial Plan
As graduation approaches, it’s time to get serious.

5 Tips for Safe Online Shopping
Recent massive security breeches have shoppers on edge.

A Mother’s Day Guide to Keeping Your Child’s Identity Safe
People of all ages are at risk for identity theft.

8 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Home Inspector
Buying a home is stressful enough.

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