roundups

7 steps to clean up your credit report [MSN Money] “Errors are common: Here’s how to find and fix them.”

10 Things Life Insurers Won’t Tell You [Smart Money] “The coverage you can skip, and what’s buried in the fine print.”

Is a debt-free life the best way to live? [CNN Money] “In a word, no.”

How to Really Manage Your Credit [Wall Street Journal] “Meet the world’s most financially self-controlled man.”

Financial Advice Gleaned From a Day in the Hot Seat [NY Times] “The value to me was that the members challenged everything about my assumptions on saving and spending.”

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When A Career Veers Off Track [Wall Street Journal] “10 ways to avoid [career derailment].”

Many of us won’t be able to retire until our 80s [Marketwatch] “You’ll probably have to work much longer than you anticipated.”

Personal financial advice from Barack Obama [CNN Money] “Don’t spend all your money.”

The Real Secret to ‘Market Beating’ Returns [Smart Money] “Some investment pros are touting stock-picking prowess by comparing their returns, including dividends, to the S&P’s 500-stock index — without dividends.”

How to eat when you’re really broke [MSN Money] “Forget fast food, processed foods and eating out frequently.”

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5 Things to Consider Before Taking in Renters [US News] “Before you take the plunge and list your rental property, here are five things to consider.”

Top 5 mistakes on executive resumes [CNN Money] “Five mistakes that executives commonly make when they put together a resume.”

Free Ways to Celebrate Father’s Day [Wise Bread] “Here are some ideas to get you started.”

The Pre-Interview Ritual [Ask Men] “Of all the situations in which you need to be at your best, they are never as crucial as before the job interview.”

How to Protect Yourself After Identity Theft [Kiplinger] “Before paying for an identity-theft-protection service, be sure you know what you’re getting for your money.”

— FREE MONEY FINANCE

Ready to Retire? Here’s a Five-Year Pre-Retirement Plan. [Wall Street Journal] “We have compiled a checklist of things to do and consider over a five-year timeline before this crucial date.”

How fear can ruin your retirement [MSN Money] “A new study indicates recent or soon-to-be retirees have serious money worries, but they can take steps to assuage those concerns and improve their financial situation.”

Indexing Works [Financial Planning] “Many investors think active managers can shift out of stocks in time to stem losses in bear markets. Not true.”

Million Dollar Homes Across America 2011 [Yahoo Finance] “We checked in with cities across America to find out about their million-dollar dwellings.”

4 Health Myths That Drain Your Wallet [US News] “Here are four health myths that could cause you to overspend.”

— FREE MONEY FINANCE

How to Get 55% More Rewards with Your Chase Freedom Credit Card [Free Money Finance] “This [strategy] effectively makes the card a 3.1% cash back card — which is great in almost anyone’s book!”

What to Look for When Researching Your Potential Boss [US News] “You can learn a lot about [your potential supervisor]l by scouring their online profiles and company website.”

5 Tips to Save on Summer Camp [MoneyTalksNews] “The first step is to get your kids involved as early in the process as possible.”

Money Lessons for Every High-School Graduate [Wall Street Journal] “Here are five things every high-school graduate should try to remember.”

Allowances: ‘Welfare’ for kids? [MSN Money] “When children feel they’re entitled to parental payouts, teaching the value of a work ethic becomes even more important.”

— FREE MONEY FINANCE

Need Job? Try Church. [Wall Street Journal] “Across the nation, local churches and other religious organizations have stepped up their recession-busting efforts with free career workshops, résumé clinics and networking functions.”

The ROI Of An MBA [Ask Men] “Choose wisely and you’ll be making the best investment of your life.”

5 things to know about your 401k [MSN Money] “It pays to understand all the details of your company’s plan so you maximize your savings.”

Dave Ramsey’s 12% Solution [Bucks Blog] “Particularly troubling are his statements about the potential returns to be had by investing in the stock market, and his recommendations on how much retirees can safely withdraw from their nest eggs each year.”

3 New Retirement Rules You Can’t Ignore [US News] “Make sure you are aware of these changes in order to adequately prepare for retirement.”

— FREE MONEY FINANCE