Personal Finance

Avoid These Debit Card Traps

Reader’s Digest
What you need to know to be safe when using this popular form of plastic.
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Don't Fall for Seniors Scamming Seniors

Bankrate.com
Retirement-age investors are increasingly being scammed of their nest eggs—by financial advisors who are aging baby boomers themselves.
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Money Missteps That Matter

Real Simple
Small-change mistakes today can wind up costing you big bucks tomorrow. How to keep your financial foibles from owning you.
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7 Psychological Money Traps and How to Avoid Them

Bankrate.com
When it comes to handling money, most of us aren't as rational and logical as we think.
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The Money Pits

Real Simple
How to finesse 11 sticky financial situations involving friends and family.
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Attack of the Killer Fees!

USAA Magazine
They hide in the small print or on the back page—anywhere there's money to be made. Here's how not to get stung.
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Talking it Out

Better Homes and Gardens
Discussing the sensitive topic of your parents’ finances and well-being feels weird at first. Here are ways to overcome the awkwardness.
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Use Roth IRA as Your Backup Emergency Fund

Bankrate.com
If you want to put as much money as possible into retirement but need a solid emergency fund in case of job loss, your Roth IRA could do double duty.
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"We Don’t Pay for Child Care!"

Parents
No one needs to tell you that having somebody watch your kids is pricey. But there’s a way to reduce this huge budget burden. Follow the lead of these resourceful parents.
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How to be a Super Saver

Woman’s Day
What's the secret to spending less and saving more? Savvy moms reveal their best cost-cutting moves—from supermarket tricks to household tips and everything in between.
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Trick Yourself into Saving $1,000 This Year

Quick & Simple
9 clever schemes to keep more of your money for yourself!
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Decisions, Decisions: Making Good Financial Choices

Parents
Is it okay to borrow money from your folks? Does a high-deductible medical plan make sense? Should you save for retirement or your kids' college? We have the answers.
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How Would You Handle These Sticky Money Situations?

RealSimple.comMoney
Money matters are tricky—and we’re not talking about balancing your checkbook. See how you would deal with these real-life dilemmas, then learn what our etiquette experts recommend.
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