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Thursday’s need-to-know money news

retirement-savings3Today’s top story: How to choose the best credit card perk. Also in the news: Why you should avoid taking a retroactive Social Security benefit, what we can learn from the IRS data breach, and why putting off saving for retirement in order to be debt free could be dangerous.

Cash Back vs. Miles: Which Credit Card Perk Should I Choose?
Which perk gets you the most for your money.

Don’t Let Social Security Reduce Your Retirement Benefit By Making You Take Retroactive Benefits
Getting what you’ve worked for.

Are You ‘Over-Exposed’ Online? Lessons From IRS Hack
What we can learn from the latest data breach.

Don’t Put off Retirement Savings to Be Debt Free
Good intentions could backfire.

Essential Money Moves to Make in Your 40s
Retirement is closer than you’d think.

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March 3, 2015 By

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: How you may be accidentally wrecking your credit. Also in the news: What an unexpected windfall means for your taxes, the money moves you should make in March, and how to give your 401(k) a boost.

5 Ways You’re Accidentally Wrecking Your Credit
Ignorance isn’t bliss.

Received a Bunch of Cash? How It Will Impact Your Taxes
Don’t book that trip around the world just yet.

Your Best Money Moves for March
What to do to get ready for spring.

Amp Up Your 401(k) No Matter How Much You Earn
Give your savings a boost.

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February 2, 2015 By

Monday’s need-to-know money news

Household-Budget1Today’s top story: Why treating your household like a business could help your budget. Also in the news: The money moves you need to make right now, why it’s going to get tougher to get a student loan, and how to take advantage of the home office deduction.

How to Manage Your Household Budget Like a Business
Thinking of your home as a business can help keep your budget on track.

The Money Moves to Stop Procrastinating and Take Care of Now
No more excuses.

The Student Loan Rule Change That Could Hurt Parents With Bad Credit
Getting a student loan just became more difficult.

Tax Season: Demystifying the Home Office Deduction
Making sure your home office is legitimate.

Nationwide ad meant to be jarring
The insurance company defends depressing Super Bowl ad.

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November 28, 2014 By

Friday’s need-to-know money news

AirfaresToday’s top story: How to find the best airfare deals. Also in the news: Financially preparing for a job search, how “reason codes” can help improve your credit, and ten money moves to make before the end of the year.

3 Insider Tips for Getting the Best Airfare Deal
How to get the best possible deal on flights.

Preparing Financially for a Job Search
Three tips to help you survive the hunt.

Pay Attention to Credit Report “Reason Codes” to Improve Your Score
These codes can help you improve your credit.

10 Smart Money Moves to Make Before the Year Ends
Don’t put off your finances until the new year.

Want to Pay Off Your Mortgage Early? Not So Fast
Why you should carefully consider where your money should go.

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October 28, 2014 By

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

late-payments-depression-400x400Today’s top story: The most depressing number in personal finance. Also in the news: The secret language of finance, the changes coming to IRAs and 401(k)s in 2015, and the money moves you should make by the end of the year.

This Is the Most Depressing Number in Personal Finance
Take a guess.

Translate This! How To Decode The Secret Language Of Finance
Like Rosetta Stone for banks!

IRA and 401(k) Changes Coming in 2015
You’ll be able to contribute more next year.

9 Money Moves to Make Before the End of the Year
Tick tock…

When Refinancing Your Student Loans Can Backfire
Thorough research is essential.

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