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Monday’s need-to-know money news

October 10, 2016 By Liz Weston

hidden-fees1 Today’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?

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

July 21, 2016 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How payday loans work, and what they cost. Also in the news: Getting the most out of a retirement calculator, money tips you should ignore, and the best budgeting apps for your financial life.

Payday Loans: How They Work, What They Cost
Reading the fine print.

5 Steps to Get the Most Out of a Retirement Calculator
Planning ahead.

15 Money Tips You Should Ignore
Not all advice is good advice.

The 5 best budgeting apps for tracking and planning your financial life
Help at your fingertips.

Friday’s need-to-know money news

March 25, 2016 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How life insurance can affect your estate taxes. Also in the news: Money tips for new workers, 401(k) tips for when you quit your job, and important money lessons for kids under 5.

How Life Insurance Can Affect Estate Taxes
Life insurance comes into play if you have a sizeable estate.

4 Money Tips for New Workers
Using your paycheck strategically.

Roll over or not? Smart 401(k) moves when you quit your job
Don’t lose out on your contributions.

3 Important Money Lessons Kids Under 5 Should Know
It’s never too early to start.

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

August 27, 2015 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Getting the most from Medicare. Also in the news: Tips for smart student loan borrowing, the mistake single Americans are making with their retirement, and how to get the most from your credit card rewards.

Medicare’s Maze – How to Maximize Benefits
Navigating your way through.

Five Tips For Smart Student Loan Borrowing
Choose your loans wisely.

The Big Retirement Blunder Single Americans Are Making
Start saving, singles!

3 Ways to Maximize Your Credit Card Rewards
Getting the most points/miles from your cards.

What 11 Successful People Wish They Knew About Money in Their 20s
If they could turn back time.

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

June 3, 2015 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to refinance your home without piles of paperwork. Also in the news: Why you should skip credit card advances, understanding your life insurance policy, and 10 ways you could be throwing money away.