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Thursday’s need-to-know money news

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Today’s top story: Is a new job the right financial move? Also in the news: How businesses of all sizes can drive positive change, how to benefit from corporate pledges to minority businesses, and plan your flu shot around these cash coupons.

Is a New Job the Right Financial Move?
Look at current and potential salary, benefits and outside factors so you can effectively compare and negotiate.

How Businesses of All Sizes Can Drive Positive ChangeBusinesses have three primary assets they can invest back into the community: time, money and expertise.

How to Benefit From Corporate Pledges to Minority Businesses
Since the start of 2020, companies from Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase to Google and Twitter have pledged billions of dollars to support entrepreneurs of color.

Plan Your Flu Shot Around These Cash Coupons
https://lifehacker.com/plan-your-flu-shot-around-these-cash-coupons-1847718870

Is a new job the right financial move?

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Whether you call it “The Great Resignation,” “The Great Reshuffle” or just high time for a change, millions of American workers are looking for new jobs — and some have already quit the ones they have. Better pay isn’t necessarily the motivator, labor experts say. Many people are seeking greater flexibility, the ability to work remotely or other nonfinancial benefits.

Still, money is important, and a job change can be a great time to significantly improve your financial prospects. In addition to the pay a new job offers, you should consider the value of a wide range of benefits and other compensation. In my latest for the Associated Press, how to look at the total picture and possibly negotiate a better deal.

Monday’s need-to-know money news

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Chip cardToday’s top story: How to get rewarded for being responsible with your credit cards. Also in the news: The hidden costs of a new job, tips on how to avoid credit fraud, and how you should and shouldn’t pay for college.

3 Credit Cards That Reward You for Being Responsible
Paying on time has its benefits.

5 Hidden Costs of a New Job
That new salary could cost you.

5 Common-Sense Tips to Help Avoid Credit Card Fraud, ID Theft
Protect yourself.

Making smart choices when paying for college
Using your retirement savings isn’t one of them.

7 scams that just won’t die
Microsoft isn’t calling you.