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Identity Theft

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

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635522783074355959-holiday-cardsToday’s top story: The most dangerous threat to your identity. Also in the news: How to stop living paycheck-to-paycheck, how to improve your credit score by separating business from pleasure, and the Social Security fix that could hurt your retirement.

The Most Dangerous Identity Theft Threat
What you need to watch out for.

How to Stop Living the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Lifestyle
Time to start saving.

Will Fixing Social Security Hurt Your Retirement?
How a fix could hurt your bottom line.

How to Improve Your Credit Score by Separating Business From Pleasure
Separate expense categories are essential.

If You Hired Mo’ Money Taxes To Prepare Your Return, You Continue To Have Mo’ Problems
Catchy commercial, bad company.

Monday’s need-to-know money news

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Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: How to protect your bank account. Also in the news: How to financially survive moving, how to rebuild your credit, and how to curb your impulse buying.

5 Steps You Can Take to Protect Your Bank Account
Defending your assets.

Married and moving? Heed these money tips
Packing is stressful enough.

How to build, or rebuild your credit
Starting over.

Put a 30-Day Delay on All Impulse Purchases to Ensure You Really Need It
Find out how much you really want it.

Friday’s need-to-know money news

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imagesToday’s top story: Where you can do your back-to-school shopping tax-free! Also in the news: Personal finance apps for young people, what to do when your identity is stolen, and money moves every 20-something should make before the end of summer.

18 States Where You Can Do Your Back-to-School Shopping Tax-Free
More money for school supplies!

10 Personal Finance Apps For Teens And Young Adults
The earlier they start, the better off they’ll be.

9 Things to Do Immediately After Your Identity Is Stolen
Don’t panic.

6 Money Moves Every 20-Something Should Make Before Summer Is Over
Getting yourself on the right track for the rest of the year.

Top 10 U.S. Cities To Retire If You Still Want To Work
In case you’re not ready to golf full-time.

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

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Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: Avoiding financial aid scams. Also in the news: Escaping the credit card fee trap, a beginner’s guide to your company’s stock plan, and the credit score for small businesses.

Not So FAFSA: How to Avoid a Student Aid Scam
Protecting both your information and your child’s.

How to Escape the Credit-Card Fee Trap
Don’t give the banks more than they already want.

A Beginner’s Guide to Your Company’s Employee Stock Plans
Learning the ins and outs of your company’s stock options.

The credit score you’ve never heard of
If you’re a small business owner, pay attention.

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

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18ixgvpiu0s24jpgToday’s top story: What your bank won’t tell you when you get a mortgage. Also in the news: Retiring your debts before retirement, health care to-dos that can save you money, and apps that can keep your cell phone safe from security threats.

4 Things Your Bank Won’t Tell You When You Get a Mortgage
What you should know.

Before Even Thinking About Retiring, Retire Your Debts
Why your debt needs to retire before you do.

7 Summer Health Care To-Dos That Can Save You Money
Take a hard look at your health care costs.

5 Apps to Keep Your Cellphone Safe From Security Threats
Protecting yourself from identity theft.

Friday’s need-to-know money news

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co-signer-penToday’s top story: How to keep your identity secure. Also in the news: Automating your way to wealth, what you need to consider before becoming a co-signer, and what to tell your grandkids about saving for retirement.

Keep Your Identity Secure With a Credit Freeze or Fraud Alert
Protecting your important assets.

How to Automate Your Way to Wealth
Putting technology to work for you.

Stop. Drop. And Read This Before Becoming a Co-signer.
Consider the long-term impact.

6 things to tell your grandkids about saving for retirement
Get them on the right path early.