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Monday’s need-to-know money news

April 18, 2016 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How small choices can have a big impact on your finances. Also in the news: 9 things that can trigger an IRS audit, how to organize your financial documents, and 10 tax breaks for homeowners.

Small Choices Have a Big Impact on Your Finances
Why some become rich and others stay broke.

9 Things That Could Trigger an IRS Audit
How to avoid a second look.

How to Organize Your Financial Documents
Tackling that huge pile of paper on your desk.

10 homeowner tax breaks you should be taking advantage of
Don’t leave money on the table.

Friday’s need-to-know money news

October 16, 2015 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to trick yourself into saving money. Also in the news: Retirement savings for Millennials, how to save $5 a day, and how to plan for retirement as a single person.

Financial Experts Reveal 7 Ways to Trick Yourself into Saving Money
You won’t even notice you’re doing it!

Millennial Investing: A Beginner’s Guide to Retirement Saving
You won’t be young forever.

15 Ways to Save $5 a Day
$5 a day adds up quickly.

How to Plan for Retirement as a Single Person
Preparing for the future.

Beware the “Coupon High” That Makes You Spend More
Just because you have a coupon doesn’t mean you have to use it.

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

July 15, 2015 By Liz Weston

Today’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.

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

July 9, 2015 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Phone calls that can save you money. Also in the news: How to slash your tax liability in retirement, handling the financial challenges of caring for aging parents, and a guide to repaying your student loans.

4 Phone Calls That Can Save You a Ton of Money
Savings could be just a quick phone call away.

5 ways to slash your tax liability in retirement
Keeping more money in your pocket.

How to handle the financial challenges of caring for aging parents
Navigating through tough waters.

The A-to-Z Guide to Repaying Your Student Loans
All your repayment options.

Would you trust a robot with your finances?
But still no flying cars.

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

January 29, 2015 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How a secret email address could protect you from identity theft. Also in the news: How to beat the banks, how to raise money-savvy kids, and 21 great personal finance tips.

The Simple Email Trick That Could Protect Your Identity
The benefits of a secret email address.

Where the Banks Earn, You Lose – So Here’s How to Win
Beating the banks at their own game.

12 Ways To Raise Financially Confident Kids At Every Age
Starting them off on the right foot.

How to save money: 21 great personal finance tips
How to make saving money easier.

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

December 23, 2014 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: The big security threats headed our way in the new year. Also in the news: How to beef up your savings, what millennials should discuss before marriage, and tips on managing your credit cards in the new year.