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Friday’s need-to-know money news

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Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: How to get organized for tax season. Also in the news: Credit report myths, the coverage perks hiding in your insurance policy, and how your credit card can be stolen without you noticing.

Getting Organized for Tax Preparation
Get your folders ready.

Nine credit report myths you need to know
Time for some credit report mythbusting.

7 Perks Hiding in Your Insurance Policy
Surprising protections that could come in handy.

5 Ways Your Credit Card Can Be Stolen Right Under Your Nose
You won’t even notice until it’s too late.

How to reduce retirement anxiety
Don’t wait until retirement to secure your post-retirement paycheck.

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

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retirement-savings3Today’s top story: Seven financial moves to make before New Year’s Eve. Also in the news: When you should use your credit card instead of your debit card, what to do when you’re 40 and have nothing saved for retirement, and busting four common myths about taxes.

7 Financial Moves to Make Before New Year’s Eve
Preparing yourself for 2015.

6 Times You Should Use a Credit Card Instead of a Debit Card
Credit cards can provide more protection.

What to Do When You’re 40 and Have Nothing Saved for Retirement
Don’t panic.

5 Ways to Combat an Online Shopping Addiction
Tips to combat a growing problem.

4 Common Myths About Taxes
Time for some tax mythbusting.

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

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debt collectorsToday’s top story: AT&T agrees to pay customers over a hundred million dollars to settle claims of false charges. Also in the news: Why you should check your bills for mistakes, mortgage mythbusting, and why it may not be the right time to buy a new home.

AT&T May Owe You a Refund for Bogus Charges
The company will pay out over $100,000,000 to settle claims.

How Often Do You Check Your Bills for Irregularities?
Odds are not nearly enough.

5 Mortgage Myths Dispelled
Mythbusting!

5 Reasons You May Not Be Able To Afford A New House
Every day choices that could keep holding you back.

Can You Go Solar? Leases, Loans Make It Possible
Your electrical costs could take a nosedive.

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

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santa snowmanToday’s top story: Why you should start your holiday shopping immediately. Also in the news: Having the money talk before your kids head to college, ten ways to untangle your finances, and myths first time home buyers shouldn’t fall for.

Why You Should Start Your Holiday Shopping Now
It’s never too early!

Kid going to college? Have the ‘money talk’
Don’t let them fall into the bad credit trap.

10 Ways To Declutter Your Finances
You don’t want them to look like last year’s Christmas lights.

First-Time Home Buyers: Don’t Fall for these Myths
Mythbusting!

Spend More, Save More: 7 Purchases That Pay Off in the Long Run
More money upfront could mean less down the road.

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

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Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: Learning what identity thieves want you to do. Also in the news: Saving money as a wedding guest, market myths that can make you poorer, and how to manage your money emotions.

5 Things Identity Thieves Want You to Do
How to do the opposite.

Tips to Save Money as a Wedding Guest
How to celebrate the happy couple without going broke.

7 market myths that make investors poorer
Mythbusting!

How to Manage Your Money Emotions
Reining in emotional spending.

5 Financial Lessons Everyone Should Learn in Their 30s (Did You?)
It’s never too late.