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Thursday, February 5, 2015

Protecting Yourself From the Consequences of Anthem’s Data Breach

There are strategies for limiting potential damage, although all involve greater attentiveness and a fair bit of inconvenience.

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Your Money Adviser: Subprime Borrowers Often Lured by High-Fee Credit Cards

The actions of a provider of fee-harvester cards, recently ordered to pay a civil penalty, highlights the big fees faced by those with low credit scores.

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Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Your Money Adviser: Wells Fargo Customers Can Cash Out Rewards at A.T.M.s

A.T.M. enhancements like the Wells Fargo option continue to grow, even in the age of smartphones and mobile banking.

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Tuesday, February 3, 2015

When a Company Is Fined, Taxpayers Often Share the Punishment

Companies can often reduce punitive damages through a tax loophole that permits them to save millions of dollars by deducting the awards as an ordinary business expense.

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Monday, February 2, 2015

Sketch Guy: Don’t Be Afraid to Stand Apart From the Herd

Few decisions will feel riskier than making an investing choice that contradicts what everyone else is doing, but going against the crowd can be the right move.

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Sunday, February 1, 2015

New Magazine Teaches Children Financial Lessons

Jean Chatzky and Time for Kids, a division of Time Inc., have introduced a magazine intended to teach financial literacy to fourth, fifth and sixth graders.