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Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

June 9, 2015 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: A guide to student loan debt for new college grads. Also in the news: What parents should teach their kids about finances, what to do before hiring a financial adviser, and major money mistakes made by seniors and retirees.

The New Grad’s Guide to Student Loan Debt
Congratulations! Time to pay up!

11 Financial Words All Parents Should Teach Their Kids
Get them on the right path early.

4 things to do before hiring a financial adviser
Research is key.

Major money mistakes for seniors and retirees
Fraud can wreak havoc on seniors’ finances.

Don’t Touch the Minibar! How to Avoid 10 Annoying Hotel Fees
Don’t even breathe near it.

Friday’s need-to-know money news

May 15, 2015 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to increase you credit card limit. Also in the news: The money mistakes empty nesters make, the terms every homebuyer should know, and the biggest threats to your retirement.

5 Ways to Get a Higher Credit Card Limit
What to do when you need more spending power.

3 Money Mistakes Empty Nesters Make
All that change can shake things up.

10 Terms Every Homebuyer Should Know
Brush up on your real estate vocabulary.

The 7 Biggest Threats to Your Retirement
What you need to avoid.

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

April 23, 2015 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Common money mistakes you need to avoid. Also in the news: When should you get professional help for education expenses, what you need to do in order to retire in the next five years, and five of the craziest credit card perks.

11 Common Money Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make
Watch out.

When To Pay For Education-Related Financial Help
Knowing when to call in the experts.

If You Want to Retire in the Next Five Years, Do These 9 Things Now
Time to get busy.

5 Crazy Credit Card Perks
Virtual flight simulator!

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

April 21, 2015 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Unraveling the mysteries of the FICO score. Also in the news: What you shouldn’t buy with your tax refund, teaching your kids good money habits, and 11 common money mistakes to avoid.

How Many FICO Scores Are There?
More than you’d think.

5 things not to buy with your tax refund
Put down that solid gold Apple watch.

How to Use Allowances to Teach Kids About Money
Instilling good money habits early.

Don’t Make These 11 Common Money Mistakes
Avoid getting caught in a spending trap.

5 Vital Questions To Ask Before Retirement
Remember, this isn’t a permanent vacation.

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

March 12, 2015 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to pass a financial stress test. Also in the news: How smart parents teach their kids about money, the worst money mistakes made by Millennials, and what to do if your homeowner’s insurance claim is denied.