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taxesToday’s top story: How to save money on your taxes by deducting work-related expenses. Also in the news: Learning about financial therapy, decreasing credit card limits, and financial advice for baby boomers.

How IRS Form 2106 Can Save You Money on Taxes
Deducting the work expenses your employer doesn’t cover.

What You Should Know About Financial Therapy
Getting to the deeper root of money issues.

The Average Credit Card Limit Is Dropping: What It Means for You
Lower limits across the board.

Five Easy Pieces of Financial Advice for Baby Boomers
Planning for the road ahead.

5 Reasons Every Boomer Should Stick to a Budget
More important now more than ever.

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

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scamToday’s top story: How to spot a credit repair scam. Also in the news: Using the home office tax deduction with a mortgage interest rate deduction, a costly tax trap older Americans need to avoid, and answers to embarrassing money questions.

Top 4 Ways to Spot a Credit Repair Scam
If it looks too good to be true, it usually is.

How the Home-Office Deduction Works With the Mortgage-Interest Deduction
Don’t pay more than you have to.

Don’t Get April-Fooled by This Very Costly IRS Tax Trap
An important reminder for older Americans.

3 Money Questions Everyone’s Too Embarrassed to Ask
Remember…there are no stupid questions.

Friday’s need-to-know money news

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HealthCare-Medical-Identity-TheftToday’s top story: What to do if you’re an Anthem insurance customer. Also in the news: TurboTax stops state filings, how your own personal lottery can add up to big savings, and how your pet can fetch a tax deduction.

Millions of Anthem Customers Exposed: What It Means for You
Find out what you should do if you’re an Anthem customer.

TurboTax halts state filings amid fraud outbreak
What this means for TurboTax customers.

Pay Your Own Personal “Lottery” to Save Money Regularly
Then ten dollar a day habit that could add up to big bucks.

How Your Pet Can Dig Up a Tax Deduction
A deduction, not a dependent.

4 frequent flier mile pro tips that anyone can use
Getting the most from your miles.

Friday’s need-to-know money news

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download (1)Today’s top story: How to tell when credit card rewards are actually worth it. Also in the news: Big changes ahead for your 401(k), using your job hunting expenses as tax deductions, and how to determine if a charity is worth your hard earned money.

5 Times Credit Card Rewards Are Worth It
When credit cards rewards truly pay off.

5 Future 401(k) Changes You Need to Keep an Eye On
Big changes are ahead.

Writing Off Your Job Hunting Expenses
Your job search expenses could be tax deductible.

How to Pick a Charity
Making sure your money goes where its needed.

5 Unconventional Ways To Use Your Accounts
Could your 401(k) be used to purchase your new home?

Monday’s need-to-know money news

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Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: Four things prospective homebuyers should never say. Also in the the news: Why cable a la cart could end up costing you more, five ways to save on gas this summer, and financially savvy gifts to get the grad in your life off to a good start.

Will unbundling cable save you money
Paying for only the channels you watch could turn out to be more expensive

4 Things Homebuyers Should Never Say
You never want to tip your hand.

5 Ways to Save Money on Gas This Summer
More money for the good stuff.

How to Take Tax Deductions for Bad Debts
Making bad debt slightly more tolerable

Financially Savvy Gifts For New Graduates
Giving a gift for the future.

Monday’s need-to-know money news

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Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: Personal finance tips for single parents. Also in the news: Overlooked tax deductions, deciphering credit card offers, and upgrading a forgotten 401(k).

5 Personal Finance Tips for Single Parents
Planning for emergencies is key.

5 Tax Deductions That Are Typically Overlooked
Don’t shortchange your deductions.

How to Read a Credit Card Offer
Pay close attention to the fine print.

Upgrading forgotten 401(k)s
Reclaiming your retirement.

How A Personal Finance Journalist Manages Her Own Money
Learning from the experts.