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Thursday’s need-to-know money news

August 11, 2022 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: 3 ways to fight inflation and win the long game. Also in the news: Why you shouldn’t bank on your business to fund your retirement, how to save on school supplies by tapping your community, and how to tell if a credit card annual fee is worth it.

3 Ways to Fight Inflation and Win the Long Game
Three areas where smart strategies become even smarter when prices are rising.

Don’t Bank on Your Business to Fund Your Retirement
A business failure, health issues or shifting market conditions can leave you unable to fully retire.

How to Save on School Supplies by Tapping Your Community
It’s that time again: back to school, back to spending so much money on supplies.

How to Tell If a Credit Card Annual Fee Will Pay for Itself
Annual credit card fees can be worth the cost, depending on your situation.

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