Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

8.6.13.CheckupToday’s top story: How student loans can hurt your mortgage approval chances. Also in the news: How to keep your health care costs in check, why identity thieves love millennials, and easy retirement plans for the self-employed.

Can Student Loans Hurt Your Mortgage Approval?
Pay attention to your debt-to-income ratio.

7 Ways to Keep Your Health Care Costs in Check
How to rein in your medical spending.

ID thieves love millennials.
A social media created monster.

4 easy retirement plans for the self-employed
Don’t miss out on the tax benefits.

MasterCard tries out ‘selfie pay’ for online purchases
Civilization was fun while it lasted.

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: How to build credit faster. Also in the news: Debunking financial planning misconceptions, the dangers of overdraft fees, and why too many people are underestimating post-retirement health care costs.

Will More Credit Cards Help Me Build Credit Faster?
Proceed with caution.

6 Financial Planning Misconceptions — Debunked
Everyone can use a little help.

How to Avoid Paying Your Bank $70 to Borrow $6 for 6 Days
The perils of overdrafts.

Too Many Underestimate Healthcare Costs In Retirement
Planning ahead realistically is crucial.

When To Declare Bankruptcy
When to make one of life’s most difficult decisions.

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

-Autumn-autumn-32497070-800-600Today’s top story: The best money moves you can make for the end of the year. Also in the news: How to protect yourself from the next massive security flaw, hackers hit one of the country’s largest grocery store chains, and how to manage your finances when faced with cancer.

The Next Massive Security Flaw You Should Worry About: Bash
Time to check your router.

The Best Money Moves for Autumn
Preparing your budget for the end of the year.

Another card system hack at Supervalu, Albertsons
Keep an eye on your accounts if you’ve shopped at these store.

Despite insurance, 1 in 3 cancer survivors incur $10,000+ debt
What you can do when facing a serious diagnosis.

How Financially Secure Are You?
Could you survive an unexpected emergency?

Friday’s need-to-know money news

Thumbs upToday’s top story: The top personal financial planning websites. Also in the news: The dangers of free Wi-Fi, how to lower your health care costs, and tips on taxes for freelancers.

Top 5 Personal Financial Planning Websites
Putting it all on virtual paper.

Is Free Wi-Fi Dangerous?
Free Wi-Fi can end up quite costly.

5 Ways to Lower Your Health Care Bills
How to keep a lid on your health care costs.

Freelancers, Here’s How To Do Your Taxes
One of the downsides of freelancing life.

If You Can’t Understand a Financial Move in Five Minutes, Wait First
Waiting could save you from making a big mistake.

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: How to build credit when you don’t want a credit card. Also in the news: Why you shouldn’t turn your 401(k) over to a broker, how to save on summer energy costs, and how to save on health care while you’re retired.

How to Build Credit Without a Credit Card
For those with no interest in having a credit card.

The One Reason to Nix A 401(k) Rollover to a Broker
Two words: brokerage commissions.

7 Ways to Cut Your Summer Energy Costs
No need to make your wallet sweat too.

5 ways to reduce retiree health care costs
How to reduce the price tag on your care.

Study: When the Honeymoon is Over, Credit Scores are Extremely Important
Getting down to the nitty gritty

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

medical concept -  stethoscope over the dollar billsToday’s top story: How many accounts are too many on your credit report? Also in the news: What your car is really costing you, how to manage your money in your 30’s, and it’s time to spring clean your finances.

Do I Have Too Many Accounts on My Credit Report?
The answer may surprise you.

What your car really costs you
Has your car turned into a money pit?

How to Manage Money in Your 30s
This decade could be pivotal to your financial future.

5 Ways to Spring Clean Your Finances
Winter is finally over!

3 Health Myths that Cost You Money
Not taking care of yourself could be costing you money.

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: Financial tips that should be ignored. Also in the news: Lessons from Millennials, questions to ask about your health-care costs during retirement, and learning the basics of the 401(k). Hope

5 Financial Tips That Can Lead You Astray
Tips that belong on the Do Not Follow list.

20 Lessons We Can Learn From 20-Year-Olds
From the mouths of Millennials.

4 Questions to Ask About Your Health-Care Costs in Retirement
What you must ask while planning your retirement.

401(k)s Made Easy: The 7 Things You Really Need to Know
401(k) basics explained.

It’s Time to Start Tracking Every Single Dollar You Spend
That dollar you used yesterday to buy a losing lottery ticket? Track it.