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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

August 2, 2017 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Don’t get taken by government grant scams. Also in the news: When you should and shouldn’t tap your Roth IRA, using your credit cards to pay for child care, and a report that finds many American teens lack basic financial skills.

Don’t Get Taken by Government Grant Scams
The government doesn’t want to give you money.

When You Should — and Shouldn’t — Tap Your Roth IRA
Let your interest rate be your guide.

Should You Use Credit Cards to Pay for Child Care?
Depends on the card.

Report finds many American teens lack basic financial skills
Not a good sign.

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Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: child care, Credit Cards, financial literacy, financial skills, grant scams, IRA, retirement savings, scams, teenagers

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