Employee health benefits can have huge value, but you may not be taking full advantage of yours. In my latest for the Associated Press, three hacks that can help you get more of what your company offers.
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Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How to save money by thinking like a college student. Also in the news: What an average retirement costs, how soon should you worry about your credit, and how to budget for your kids’ summer vacation.
Save Money by Thinking Like a College Student
You can skip the ramen.
Let’s Get Real: What an Average Retirement Costs
Breaking down the numbers.
Ask Brianna: I’m 18. Should I Worry About My Credit Yet?
It’s never too soon.
How to Budget for Your Kids’ Summer Vacation
Summer can get very pricey.
Friday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: 3 things you can buy for less on Memorial Day. Also in the news: Why declining rental car insurance abroad is risky, hidden hotel fees that could spoil your stay, and 15 money-saving tips for big families.
3 Things You Can Buy for Less on Memorial Day
A handy cheat sheet.
Declining Rental Car Insurance Abroad? Know the Risks
Why you might need more coverage.
Don’t Let Hidden Hotel Fees Spoil Your Stay
Stay away from the minibar.
15 Money-Saving Tips for Big Families
Learning from the experts.
Thursday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: 6 ways to build your credit in less than an hour. Also in the news: Investing in international stocks, why you should invest in the stock market even if it scares you, and where to find the best Memorial Day sales.
6 Ways to Build Your Credit in Less Than an Hour
60 minutes to better credit.
Investing in International Stocks: A Road Map
Diving into the international market.
Invest in the Stock Market, Even if It Scares You
Take a deep breath.
Where to Find the Best Memorial Day Sales
Find the best savings.
Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: What the Dodd-Frank rollback means for consumers. Also in the news: Memorial Day travel tips to remember, a day in the life of a portfolio manager, and 4 in 10 Americans can’t fund a $400 emergency expense.
Dodd-Frank Rollback: What It Means for Consumers
Sorting through the confusion.
Memorial Day Travel Tips to Remember
Travel safely!
A Day in the Life: Portfolio Manager
Staying ahead of trends in the market.
4 in 10 Americans can’t fund a $400 emergency expense without borrowing, Fed survey finds
An alarming statistic.
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: 6 questions to ask before getting your favorite brand’s credit card. Also in the news: 7 ways to save on concert tickets, why you should try slow travel at least once, and where you have the best chance of finding a free checking account.
6 Questions to Ask Before Getting Your Favorite Brand’s Credit Card
Are the rewards worth the interest rate?
7 Ways to Save on Concert Tickets
Concert season has begun.
Why You Should Try Slow Travel at Least Once
How to savor your vacation.
Here’s where you have the best chance of finding a free checking account
Credit unions are your best shot.