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Thursday’s need-to-know money news

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Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: The money questions you need to ask before popping THE question. Also in the news: The importance of renter’s insurance, why online tax filers need to pay attention to the fine print, and how to answer your child’s tough money questions.

Getting Serious? Five Important Money Questions to Ask
The questions to ask before you pop the question.

Here’s the Cheap Insurance That Could Save You Money
If you’re a renter, this one’s for you.

Online Filers: Pay Attention to the Fine Print!
You could be signing away important protections.

Tough Money Questions Kids Ask, and How to Reply
How to be appropriately honest.

5 Tips for Tackling Your Student Loans as a Couple
It’s better than going it alone.

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

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Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: How to prepare for a credit check. Also in the news: What you should include in your long term care plan, how to avoid holiday shopping scams, and why you should purchase renters insurance before the holidays.

How to Get Ready for a Credit Check
Three steps to help you prepare.

4 Things to Include in Your Long-Term Care Plan
Planning for a long life.

Consider Buying Renters Insurance Before the Holidays
Accidents are more common around the holidays.

Beware of Holiday Shopping Scams, FBI Warns Consumers
Beware of too good to be true deals.

Top 10 Reasons to Give Thanks to Your Financial Advisor
In the spirit of Thanksgiving.

Monday’s need-to-know money news

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imagesToday’s top story: How to help your adult child become financially independent. Also in the news: Keeping your credit data safe at the World Cup, what new grads need to know about renters insurance, and what to do when you can’t pay your student loans.

How to Help an Adult Child Become Financially Independent
It’s never too late.

World Cup-Bound? Keep Your Credit Card Data Safe!
Protecting your credit card data is the goal.

What New Graduates Should Know About Renters Insurance
You’re not living at Mom and Dad’s anymore.

What to Do When You Can’t Afford to Pay Your Student Loans
Don’t panic.

How to actually save more money
Helpful tips.

Monday’s need-to-know money news

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College studentHow to manage student loans while you’re unemployed, saving on legal fees while getting divorced, and how to convince your boss that you really deserve that promotion.

Help! I’m Unemployed & Drowning in Student Loan Debt
What to do when you’re out of both a job and student loan deferments.

Why a Collaborative Divorce Makes Financial Sense
Eliminating most of the attorneys can save you thousands of dollars.

10 Smart Retirement Moves to Make in Your 20s
It’s never too early to start planning for the future.

How to Talk So Your Boss Will Listen
How to maximize the chances of your boss actually listening to you.

Is renters insurance worth it for college students?
Should students living off-campus insure their belongings?