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Friday’s need-to-know money news

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imagesToday’s top story: Where you can do your back-to-school shopping tax-free! Also in the news: Personal finance apps for young people, what to do when your identity is stolen, and money moves every 20-something should make before the end of summer.

18 States Where You Can Do Your Back-to-School Shopping Tax-Free
More money for school supplies!

10 Personal Finance Apps For Teens And Young Adults
The earlier they start, the better off they’ll be.

9 Things to Do Immediately After Your Identity Is Stolen
Don’t panic.

6 Money Moves Every 20-Something Should Make Before Summer Is Over
Getting yourself on the right track for the rest of the year.

Top 10 U.S. Cities To Retire If You Still Want To Work
In case you’re not ready to golf full-time.

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

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18ixgvpiu0s24jpgToday’s top story: What your bank won’t tell you when you get a mortgage. Also in the news: Retiring your debts before retirement, health care to-dos that can save you money, and apps that can keep your cell phone safe from security threats.

4 Things Your Bank Won’t Tell You When You Get a Mortgage
What you should know.

Before Even Thinking About Retiring, Retire Your Debts
Why your debt needs to retire before you do.

7 Summer Health Care To-Dos That Can Save You Money
Take a hard look at your health care costs.

5 Apps to Keep Your Cellphone Safe From Security Threats
Protecting yourself from identity theft.

Friday’s need-to-know money news

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co-signer-penToday’s top story: How to keep your identity secure. Also in the news: Automating your way to wealth, what you need to consider before becoming a co-signer, and what to tell your grandkids about saving for retirement.

Keep Your Identity Secure With a Credit Freeze or Fraud Alert
Protecting your important assets.

How to Automate Your Way to Wealth
Putting technology to work for you.

Stop. Drop. And Read This Before Becoming a Co-signer.
Consider the long-term impact.

6 things to tell your grandkids about saving for retirement
Get them on the right path early.

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

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retirement-savings3Today’s top story: Why you cannot afford to become complacent about money. Also in the news:The financial steps you need to take after your spouse dies, how to get into a money-saving mindset, and why getting your debt in order is essential for a good retirement.

5 Ways Complacency Can Cost You Serious Money
The importance of staying on your toes.

Financial steps to take after your spouse dies
Protecting yourself during a difficult time.

3 Tips to Stay in the Money-Saving Mindset
Changing money habits could result in big savings.

Don’t Let Debt Blow Your Retirement
Getting your debt in order is essential for a good retirement.

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

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downloadToday’s top story: How a secured credit card could help you build your credit. Also in the news: Generations X and Y race to prepare for retirement, how to handle your debt when you’ve lost your job, and an identity theft reveals how he empties your bank account.

The Best Secured Credit Cards in America
How to build or improve your credit.

Gen X Vs. Gen Y: How Retirement Ready Is Each Generation?
Which generation is best prepared for retirement?

What to Do About Debt When You’ve Lost Your Job
You cannot ignore it.

An Identity Thief Explains the Art of Emptying Your Bank Account
It’s shockingly easy.

4 phone calls that can save you a ton of money
Savings are just a phone call away.

Monday’s need-to-know money news

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401k-planToday’s top story: How to choose the right 401K plan. Also in the news: Money losses you can’t claim on your taxes, the benefits of prepaying your mortgage, and how to survive living on a budget.

Do You Have the Right 401K?
Picking the plan that’s right for you.

These Money Losses Won’t Help You at Tax Time
Losses you can’t write off.

Should You Prepay Your Mortgage?
Prepaying could put more money in your pocket.

5 Strategies That Make it More Fun to Live on a Budget
It doesn’t have to be miserable.