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Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

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Today’s top story: Five things that won’t hurt your credit score. Also in the news: The Golden Rules of personal finance, which banking costs to avoid while shopping for the holidays, and why the holiday season might be the best time to purchase a new home. Gift

5 Things That Won’t Hurt Your Credit Score
You can no longer use your credit score as an excuse for not getting married.

The Golden Rules of Personal Finance
The answers to some of the most common personal finance questions.

5 Banking Costs to Avoid This Holiday Shopping Season
The banks don’t need any presents.

4 Reasons to Buy a House During the Holidays
Less competition during the holidays could save you money.

Will the Body Shop Cut You a Deal?
Car repairs don’t have to crash your wallet.

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

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Today’s top story: Should real estate be a part of your retirement plan? Also in the news: How to avoid resetting the mortgage clock, finding the right financial advisor, and how to manage erratic prescription drug costs. Offering Advice

How Real Estate Fits Into Your Retirement
The risks and rewards of including real estate in your retirement plan.

How to Refinance Without Resetting the Mortgage Clock
Don’t turn the clock back 30 years.

5 Questions to Ask a Potential Financial Advisor
Making sure you find the right person to serve your financial interests.

The Zig-Zag Pricing of Prescription Drugs
What to do with erratic prescription costs.

Are credit cards more expensive now?
How did the CARD Act affect what’s in your wallet?

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

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Top Story: Predictions for the 2014 housing market. Also in the news: When is the best time to buy a new home, how we’re feeling about money, and the best place to rebuild your nest egg.

Glinkonomics: Predictions For The 2014 Housing Market
What’s to come in the year ahead.

Is There a Best Time to Buy a Home?
There is, and it’s coming up fast.

Survey Says … Our Many Moods About Money
How people are feeling about money.

Where Boomers Should be Investing Now
The best places to rebuild or secure your nest egg.

Best Credit Cards With 5% Cash Back Rotating Categories
Making your credit card work for you.

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

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Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailProtecting yourself from insurance fraud, the best time to close a credit card, and when straying from your monthly budget can be a good thing.

What You Should Know About Buying a Fixer-Upper
Don’t let your new purchase become a money pit.

Eight Ways to Help Protect Yourself From Insurance Fraud
How to avoid becoming a victim.

How aging impacts our financial decisions
Some of the first warning signs of cognitive decline can be found in how we manage our finances.

Is There Ever a Good Time to Close a Credit Card?
The answer may surprise you.

When Trying to Stick to a Monthly Budget Just Doesn’t Make Sense
Preparing for life’s stumbling blocks.

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

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Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailHow many credit cards is too many, starting your kids on the road to financial success, and what it’s like to apply for Obamacare.

How Many Credit Cards Should I Have?
The answer may surprise you.

Smart Financial Moves for Fall
Ways to boost your finances in between pumpkin spice lattes.

Home Improvement Projects Every Seller Should Consider
These projects could increase the number of offers you receive on your home.

Want Your Child To Succeed? A Savings Account May Help
How even a small savings account could set your child on the road to financial success.

Obamacare marketplaces are open: How to apply
A reporter shares her experience of applying for insurance under the Affordable Care Act.

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

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Chevy VoltPlaying mortgage tag, how to protect your accounts from cyber spies, and surviving the dreaded audit.

The bank that rejects the most mortgages
A rejection at one bank could still mean approval at another.

3 Accounts That Could Hurt Your Credit Score
Looking beyond credit cards.

How to prevent financial snooping
How to keep your accounts safe from prying eyes.

How to survive an IRS audit
Tips on getting through the financial turmoil of an audit.

The Pros and Cons of Assuming a Car Lease
Weighing your options before you get behind the wheel.