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Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

May 17, 2016 By Liz Weston

Credit report with score on a desk
Credit report with score on a desk
Today’s top story: Americans are confused over credit card fees and rewards. Also in the news: Using refinancing to pay for home renovations, taking one day a month to be your personal finance day, and how to protect your credit score.

Americans Confused Over Credit Card Fees, Rewards
Cardholders are paying extra, losing out on rewards.

Should I Pay for Home Renovations by Refinancing?
Pros and cons.

Pick One Day a Month to Be Your Personal Finance Day
Getting everything done at once.

Avoid these 3 mistakes to protect your credit score
Taking a proactive approach.

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Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: Credit, credit card fees, credit card rewards, Credit Score, credit score mistakes, home renovations, personal finance day, refinancing

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