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College costs: Have the talk about financial literacy now

College costs: Who pays for toothpaste and textbooks? Will it be credit or debit? How to budget. Parents should have the talk about finanical literacy before they launch their student.
Saving Money Want to get rich? Creating a financial cushion is the first step

A recent survey shows a large number of people do not have an emergency fund. When you have no cushion and a big, unexpected bill comes up, most have to borrow to meet the expense. Creating a cushion is the first step toward wealth and financial freedom.
It's not just Instagram. The 'app economy' is taking off.

Facebook's $1 billion purchase of smartphone app Instagram is just the tip of the iceberg. Apps represent a $20 billion industry employing nearly 500,000 people.
Your teens have summer jobs? Three financial lessons to teach.

This summer, many teens are working summer jobs and, perhaps for the first time, earning money that doesn’t’ come from family. It’s an exciting feeling of independence – and a key time to learn the basics of money management. That’s where parents come in. Even if communicating with your teenagers about money is sometimes difficult, it is natural for you to be involved because their income from summer jobs will have tax implications for you. Here are three easy financial lessons to teach your teens this summer:
Interest rates on student loans: when things get fishy

Interest rates can change when consolidating private and subsidized loans. Be sure to have the consolidation and the interest rates documented. See question No.3 of the Reader Mailbag.
401(k) or Roth IRA for catching up on retirement savings?

401(k) contributions amount to $280,000 for couple in their early 40s, who want to boost retirement savings. Is a 401(k) the right answer? That's question No. 2 in this reader mailbag.
Are online personal finance tools trustworthy?

If you hand over key personal data to a company, consider whether their service is worth an increased risk of identity theft
Chrome web store unveiled at Google I/O

Google says the Chrome web store will allow developers, such as those piled into I/O this week, to peddle all sorts of Chrome apps and add-ons. But is the Chrome web store really just a prelude to the arrival of the Chrome OS?
Reader mailbag: Should I pay off debt with the highest interest rate first?

It's OK to first pay off debt on the loan with the biggest payment. With your improved cash flow, you can then tackle the loan with the higher interest rate.