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Monday’s need-to-know money news

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hidden-fees1Today’s top story: Costly financial fees you might not know you’re paying. Also in the news: Why Millennials love auto leasing, ten smart money moves that take ten minutes or less, and why nearly 7 in 10 Americans have less than $1,000 in savings.

Costly Financial Fees You Might Not Know You’re Paying
A closer look at hidden fees.

Why Millennials Love Auto Leasing
Does it make financial sense

10 smart money moves to make that take 10 minutes
Take ten minutes to get closer to your goals.

Nearly 7 in 10 Americans have less than $1,000 in savings
Where do you stand?

Friday’s need-to-know money news

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hidden-fees1Today’s top story: The scary things hiding in your credit card statement. Also in the news: Life insurance terms everyone should know, strategies for avoiding ATM fees, and what everyone agrees on about money.

4 Scary Things That May Be Hiding in Your Credit Card Statements
Reading the fine print.

11 Essential Life Insurance Terms Everyone Should Know
Learning the basics.

3 Strategies to Avoid Soaring ATM Fees
Don’t pay more for your money.

The Only Things Everyone Agrees On About Money
There are a few.

Don’t Let These 10 Hidden Fees Catch You by Surprise
Be prepared.

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

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imagesToday’s top story: five money mistakes we all make. Also in the news: the high costs of commuting, which monthly payments you should keep or drop, and exposing the hidden fees that eat up your retirement savings.

5 Money Mistakes Even Diligent Savers Make
And how to avoid them.

The High Cost of Your Daily Commute
All that time spent in the car can add up quickly.

12 Monthly Payments You Should Add – or Drop
To keep or not keep Netflix?

FeeX Exposes the Hidden Fees that Eat Up Your Retirement Savings
A warning system for fee deductions.

10 tips for grocery shopping on a budget
This year’s crazy weather has driven up the cost of food.