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Friday’s need-to-know money news

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My first carBusting credit myths, credit goals for 20-somethings, and the evolving list of what your home insurance will and won’t cover.

6 Credit Myths That Can Wreck Your Finances
It’s time to bust some credit myths.

10 Amazing Pieces Of Financial Advice Stuffed Into 1 Cheat Sheet
Everything you need on a simple index card.

5 Critical Financial Goals for 20-Somethings (Hint: One Goal Makes You ‘Poorer’)
With adulthood comes great financial responsibility.

5 Bad Habits of New Car Owners That Ruin a Vehicle’s Value
You’ve got to treat your new baby right.

6 Things Home Insurance Won’t Cover
Sharknado, yes. Mold, no.

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

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HomeHow not to sabotage your finances, what to be on the lookout for when buying a new car, and finding the hidden costs of retirement.

10 Ways to Sabotage Your Finances
Consider this a To Not Do List.

Use Cash or Mortgage to Buy a Vacation Home?
The answer may surprise you.

6 ways to financially protect yourself in case of serious injury
Don’t let your injuries spread to your finances.

5 sneaky car dealer sales tricks
How to avoid falling for the good old bait-and-switch.

4 Hidden Costs of Retirement
What to be on the lookout for.