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Friday’s need-to-know money news

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Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: Introducing the new FICO score. Also in the news: What you need to know before car shopping, the best credit cards for earning rewards, and tips on how to supercharge your savings.

The New FICO Score: Better for Debtors?
Medical collection debt will no longer count against your score.

3 Tricks Car Salesmen Use that Everyone Should Know How to Handle
Don’t be caught off guard while car shopping.

The Best Credit Cards for Earning Rewards
Getting the most bang for your buck.

10 Tips To Supercharge Your Savings
Giving your savings a much needed boost.

Monday’s need-to-know money news

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elephantToday’s top story: It’s time to stop ignoring your finances. Also in the news: The best ways to invest in real estate, how to get help for financially assisting your parents, and how you can get rewarded for saving money.

How to Stop Ignoring Your Finances
You can’t keep ignoring the elephant in the room.

The Best Way to Invest in Real Estate
You don’t have to flip houses in order to profit from real estate.

3 Ways to Get Help for Financially Aiding Your Parents
Help is available during difficult times.

Goal-Based Accounts Reward You for Saving Money
Get rewarded for reaching your goal.

How Your Friends Threaten Your Finances
You don’t have to keep up with the Joneses.

Friday’s need-to-know money news

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bank_fee1Today’s top story: How to escape the big banks and their fees. Also in the news: What not to buy at the big warehouse clubs, getting a credit card with poor credit, and why you should pay yourself first before paying any other bills.

Plot Your Escape From the Big Fees of Big Banks
Why give them more of your money?

What not to buy at warehouse clubs
Put back the three gallon drum of mustard.

Can I Get a Credit Card with Poor Credit?
Possibly.

Are You Paying Yourself First? The Money Habit That Can Boost Wealth
Don’t wait until you’ve paid everything else before taking care of you.

Surprising ways to pay for your dream trip abroad
Turning your dream trip into a reality.

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

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Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: How early withdrawals can take a chunk out of your retirement savings. Also in the news: The smart way to go into debt, retirement mistakes you need to avoid, and three ways consumers become victims of identity theft.

How Early Withdrawals Can Tax Your Retirement Savings
Taxes and penalties abound.

The Smart Ways to Go Into Debt
Yes, you read that correctly.

The 7 Retirement Mistakes That Finance Experts Tell Their Clients to Avoid
You don’t want to make these.

3 Ways Consumers Fall Victim to Identity Theft
You’ll want to avoid these, too.

Laziness Can Cost You: 5 Ways Renters Set Themselves Up for Failure
Due diligence and research is an absolute must.

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

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Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: How to eat healthy while on a tight budget. Also in the news: Mistakes you’re making with your life insurance, why you should live like you’re already retired, and debunking credit card myths.

4 Ways to Eat Healthy on a Budget
Healthy doesn’t have to mean expensive.

3 Costly Mistakes You Are Making on Life Insurance
Re-evaluating your coverage is crucial.

Why You Should Live Like You’re Already Retired
A different financial mindset could make saving money easier.

5 Credit Card Myths Debunked
Mythbusting.

How To Declare Your Financial Independence
Just in time for the 4th of July!

Friday’s need-to-know money news

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Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: Credit dangers faced by single parents. Also in the news: Financial advice on repeat, how saving for retirement is like sports, and the worst financial lessons kids learn from television.

The Credit Dangers That Single Parents Face
Building credit can be difficult.

Why You Need to Hear the Same Financial Advice Over and Over
Hit the repeat button.

The Offense and Defense of Retirement Savings
It takes a team effort.

4 of the Worst Financial Lessons on Kids TV Shows
Too many money trees.

6 Ways to Save on Glasses or Contacts
Save money and get a clearer view of the world.