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Friday’s need-to-know money news

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Energy_vampireToday’s top story: How to reduce your energy bill by killing off “energy vampires.” Also in the news: Tips on lowering your teen’s car insurance, hazards every student loan borrower should know, and what 2015’s retirement fund contribution limits will be.

This Tool Calculates How much You Pay for “Energy Vampires”
Driving a stake through your energy bill.

6 Tips to Lower the Cost of Your Teen’s Car Insurance
Unfortunately, they won’t lower your blood pressure.

6 Hazards Every Student Loan Borrower Should Beware Of
Don’t set yourself up for failure.

IRS Announces 2015 Retirement Plan Contribution Limits For 401(k)s And More
Find out what changes are in store.

The Best Day to Buy Airline Tickets
Start strategizing for holiday travel.

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

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homebuyerToday’s top story: How to help a family member buy a house. Also in the news: Personal finance mythbusting, easy ways for retirees to cut spending, and how to get good financial advice for free.

The Right Way to Help a Family Member Buy a Home
Making the process easier for both of you.

Why These 4 Personal Finance Myths Perpetuate Money Problems
Some long overdue mythbusting.

Retirees: 9 easy ways to cut spending
How to painlessly reduce your spending.

How You Can Get Good Financial Advice for Free
Take advantage of free Certified Financial Planner days.

Keep Track of Your Hourly Wage, Even If You’re Salaried
Your time is as valuable as your money.

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

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1381460521Today’s top story: How to stop your budget from leaking money. Also in the news: How to help your kid buy a home, how medical bills could sabotage your retirement, and how to get a friend to finally pay back the money you let them borrow.

How to Plug Leaks in Your Budget
Stopping the slow drip of money.

4 Ways to Help Your Kid Buy a Home
That’s one way to get them to move out.

4 Ways A Large Medical Bill Could Sabotage Your Retirement (And What To Do About It)
How to deal with the unexpected.

3 Reasons You’re Having Trouble Collecting an Insurance Payout
Working through the red tape.

8 Ways to Get Friends to Repay a Personal Loan
Without having to end the friendship.

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

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imagesToday’s top story: Four ways to help teach you kids about finances. Also in the news: The best jobs for the future, how to not let debt collectors ruin your life, and how to save money on the summer’s big music festivals.

4 Analogies That Help Teach Children About Finance
Making a complicated subject easier to understand.

Best jobs for the future
Time for a career change?

Don’t Let Debt Collectors Ruin Your Life
Being in debt is stressful enough.

5 Ways to Attend Summer Music Festivals on the Cheap
More money for t-shirts!

Maximize Your Grocery Budget With the Inverted Pyramid Method
It’s not as complicated as it sounds.

Match.com Babies Can Win a College Scholarship
Yes, you read that correctly.

Monday’s need-to-know money news

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returnToday’s top story: Should same-sex couples have their tax returns amended? Also in the news: What you need to do before buying a home, how long you should hang on to financial documents, and what to do if you can’t pay your taxes.

Same-Sex Spouses: Should You Amend Your Tax Returns?
Understanding the tax laws in states that recognize marriage equality.

5 Things You Should Always Do Before You Buy a Home
What you need to know before taking the leap.

How long to keep your tax documents
What to keep and what to throw away.

What to Do if You Can’t Pay Your Taxes
Not paying is not an option.

5 Handy Tips for Saving Cash on Your Grocery Bill
How not to leave your paycheck at the grocery store.