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Thursday’s need-to-know money news

October 15, 2015 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How Generation X can get back on track for retirement. Also in the news: What financially successful people do differently, how to save on your next water heater, and why your daily routine could be costing you big bucks.

How Generation X Can Get Back on Track for Retirement
Before it’s too late.

12 Things Financially Successful People Do Differently
Never too late to start.

How to Save When You Buy Your Next Water Heater
Better for the environment and your wallet.

5 Habits That Are Costing You Big Money
What does your daily routine cost you?

8 Times When It’s OK to Ding Your Credit Score
But only 8!

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

October 13, 2015 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How the new chip-based credit cards could accidentally hurt your credit. Also in the news: How to pay off lingering debt, which states have the best and worst financial habits, and why raiding your 401(k) is a mistake.

How Your New Credit Card Could Hurt Your Credit
Make sure you check your recurring charges.

A Simple Guide to Paying Off Lingering Debt
Slow and steady progress.

The states where people have the best and worst financial habits
How’s your state doing?

Why Raiding Your 401(k) Is a Mistake
The ultimate last resort.

Friday’s need-to-know money news

October 9, 2015 By Liz Weston

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Today’s top story: Tricks to help you build good credit. Also in the news: How rising interest rates will affect your investments, understanding the credit bureau differences, and what you should know before buying a new car.

3 Simple Tricks That Can Help You Build Good Credit
Improving your score a little bit at a time.

4 Ways Rising Interest Rates Will Affect Your Investments
Your savings accounts will benefit.

Why Your Credit Scores at the Three Bureaus Are All Different
Understanding the differences.

How Do Dealers Set Car Prices?
What you should know before heading into the dealership.

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

October 8, 2015 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: TransUnion is about to change the game for those without credit scores. Also in the news: Why managing your money seems terrifying, 12 things you should never do with your money, and money moves to make before the end of the year.

60 Million People Who Don’t Have a Credit Score Could Be in Luck
TransUnion is about to change the credit score game.

8 Reasons Managing Money Seems Terrifying
How to overcome your fears.

12 things you should never do with your money
Never ever.

Make these 10 money moves before 2015 is over
Time to get your year-end finances in order.

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

September 30, 2015 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to create a one-page financial plan. Also in the news: Money leaks you might be overlooking, why Fannie Mae is making it easier to get a loan, and how being frugal can sometimes backfire.

When Simple Is Better: How To Create A One-Page Financial Plan
Sticking to the basics.

10 Money Leaks You Might Be Overlooking
The tiny drip drops that add up.

Struggling With Your Student Loan Servicer? Help May Be on the Way
You may not have to go it alone anymore.

Fannie Mae’s New Mortgage Rules Make It Easier to Get a Loan
Is this a good thing?

5 Ways Being Frugal Can Backfire
Good intentions may have bad results.

Friday’s need-to-know money news

September 25, 2015 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to invest your 401(k). Also in the news: What you will really spend in retirement, how you’re unintentionally hurting your kids financially, and what to do if your home is damaged while in escrow.

How to Invest Your 401(k)
Choosing the right investments.

How Much Will You Really Spend In Retirement?
Doing the math.

10 Ways You’re Hurting Your Kids Financially
How you’re unintentionally sabotaging your child’s future.

What Happens If a Home is Damaged During Escrow?
You must react quickly.

The Financial Wisdom Of Yogi Berra
Yogi-isms for your wallet.