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Thursday’s need-to-know money news

January 17, 2019 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: More parents are putting limits on college help. Also in the news: Mastercard’s new rule will make some “free” trials more transparent, what you need to know about SIPC insurance, and why you should be wary of new tricks for raising your credit score.

More Parents Are Putting Limits on College Help
Limiting contributions.

Mastercard’s New Rule Will Make Some ‘Free’ Trials More Transparent
Reminding you when the trial is up.

SIPC Insurance: What It Does and Does Not Protect
Covering your brokerage.

Be Wary of New ‘Tricks’ for Raising Your Credit Score
They could end up doing the opposite.

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Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: brokerage accounts, college tuition, Credit Cards, Credit Score, free trials, MasterCard, parental financial aid, SIPC insurance

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