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Thursday’s need-to-know money news

June 27, 2013 By Liz Weston

How travel rewards can make a vacation even sweeter, deciding on whether to buy or rent, and how to avoid pitfalls on the road to retirement.

The Best Travel Rewards Credit Cards in America
Using your credit card could save you money on a vacation.

Same Sex Couples: Celebrate, Then Call a CPA

How does the Supreme Court ruling on DOMA affect the finances of same sex couples?
When to Rent vs. Buy a Home
Weighing the pros and cons of buying vs renting.

Best cars for teens

Here are 14 cars with top safety ratings that don’t cost a fortune.

10 Keys to Retiring on Your Own Terms
The sooner you begin planning, the smoother the road to retirement will be.

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

June 25, 2013 By Liz Weston

Improving your credit score, making the economy work for you, and how that video you just posted on Facebook could come back to haunt you.

How Can I Build My Credit Score?
Ten steps to better credit.

Buying a House? Don’t Make These Mistakes
Don’t be sidetracked by fixable mistakes.

7 Smart Money Moves in an Improving Economy
How to make the improving economy work for your money.

Don’t Let Your Social Media Footprint Kill Your Job Prospects
What you post on Facebook today could keep you unemployed tomorrow.

The Pros & Cons Of Cell Phone Insurance
Having insurance on a fragile smartphone sounds like a good idea. But does it make financial sense?