Money

Financial aid moves that can backfire

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Spiraling college costs can tempt families to stretch the truth trying to get more financial aid.   Full Article 

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Family Finance

The cost of being an Apple fan can add up

Over a few decades, the cumulative price tag of new iPods, iPhones and other Apple products can get very big. We asked some big fans to add up their tallies.  Full Article 

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What Target knows about you

Got an email from Target about the recent data breach, but you never gave the retail chain that information? Consumers are wondering how that happens.   Full Article 

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Retirement

A taxing retirement time bomb

Affluent Americans are showing a growing preference for paying taxes on their retirement savings sooner rather than later.  Full Article 

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Investing

Three money experts reveal investing secrets

The investing council of Rebalance IRA - Burton Malkiel, Charles Ellis and Jay Vivian - let you behind the scenes as they discuss portfolio strategies for 2014.  Full Article 

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Saving for College

Seven ways to get more money for college

Many strategies can increase your financial aid, like picking out generous schools and shifting savings to retirement.   Full Article 

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