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When you need information about your financial needs, YNN's Tara Lynn Wagner brings it to you with Money Matters, which airs every Tuesday.




Web-based banks can boost your savings

Banking online can be good for your wallet, especially when it comes to building up savings. YNN's Tara Lynn Wagner filed the following "Money Matters" report.

Web-based banks can boost your savings

06/18/2013 10:46 AM

Credit card points can help consumers cash in on trips

If you play your credit cards right, the sky could be the limit in terms of frequent flyer miles. Tara Lynn Wagner filed the following report on this week's "Money Matters."

Credit card points can help consumers cash in on trips

06/11/2013 09:54 AM

City students learn about money by teaching others

Money Matters: A group of high school students are part of a program where they teach others about money, and in the process, they are learning about money themselves. YNN's Tara Lynn Wagner filed this report.

City students learn about money by teaching others

06/04/2013 11:55 AM

Companies cut back on retirement benefits in bad economy

Money Matters: Saving for retirement might be a little harder since some companies are doing away with a popular benefit. Find out more in this edition of "Money Matters."

Companies cut back on retirement benefits in bad economy

05/28/2013 09:01 AM

Wisely managed student loan debt can become an asset

Money Matters: If you are one of the millions of Americans burdened by student loan debt, there are ways to turn that IOU into an asset. YNN's Tara Lynn Wagner filed the following report.

Wisely managed student loan debt can become an asset

05/21/2013 11:05 AM

Money Matters: Access Social Security services online

Forget going to the social security office. Much of what used to be done in person can now be done on the web. YNN's Tara Lynn Wagner filed the following report.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Money Matters: </em></span> Access Social Security services online

05/14/2013 08:18 AM

Money Matters: Experts say putting off car repairs can cause bigger problems later

They say an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and that goes double for your car. There are numerous benefits for routine maintenance.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Money Matters: </em></span>Experts say putting off car repairs can cause bigger problems later

04/23/2013 10:27 AM

Money Matters: Don't treat your tax return as free spending money

Millions of taxpayers suddenly have refunds from the Internal Revenue Service, but financial experts say they would be better off paying off debts than going on shopping sprees.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Money Matters: </em></span>Don't treat your tax return as free spending money

04/16/2013 12:17 PM

Money Matters: It's time for Spring cleaning your finances

Sprucing up your home for Spring? It might also be a good time to get your finances in order. We have tips in today's "Money Matters."

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Money Matters: </em></span>It's time for Spring cleaning your finances

04/09/2013 02:58 PM

Money Matters: Etsy turns small crafters into big-time business

From personalized yarn bowls to hand-painted wedding toppers, the online marketplace Etsy is offering thousands of products made by artists who are now full-time entrepreneurs.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Money Matters: </em></span>Etsy turns small crafters into big-time business

04/02/2013 10:57 AM

Money Matters: Free tax preparation help available

Can’t afford a professional tax preparer? The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program can help you prepare your federal return.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Money Matters: </em></span>Free tax preparation help available

Updated 03/19/2013 10:18 AM

Money Matters: Teaching your children to manage money

Over the next month, "Money Matters" will be looking at ways to talk to your kids about cash and why it's important to start that conversation early. In part one, YNN's Tara Lynn Wagner looks at how to get that financial ball rolling.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Money Matters: </em></span>Teaching your children to manage money

02/19/2013 05:13 PM

Money Matters: Tips to reduce dental costs

There are multiple ways you can reduce your anxiety when it comes to dental care by trimming your dental costs. Shazia Khan explains in this "Money Matters."

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Money Matters: </em></span>Tips to reduce dental costs

02/05/2013 11:44 AM

Money Matters: Sandy, Fiscal Cliff deal could change taxes for small businesses

Small business owners should be on the lookout for some changes to their federal taxes in 2013. YNN’s Bree Driscoll has more in this “Money Matters.”

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Money Matters: </em></span> Sandy, Fiscal Cliff deal could change taxes for small businesses

01/22/2013 10:52 AM

Money Matters: Fiscal resolutions for the New Year, Part 1

A new year can also mean a new, and more financially fit you. Shazia Khan takes a look at some popular fiscal resolutions and filed the following "Money Matters" report.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Money Matters: </em></span>Fiscal resolutions for the New Year, Part 1

01/15/2013 04:42 PM

Money Matters: Early tax filing brings benefits like early refunds

Tax season may be far from many people's minds in January, but there are many benefits to filing as early as possible. Shazia Khan filed the following report.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Money Matters: </em></span>Early tax filing brings benefits like early refunds

01/08/2013 12:11 PM

Money Matters: Tips to save on online shopping

A consumer reporter says shoppers can maximize their online shopping by saving on shipping. YNN's Shazia Khan has some tips in this "Money Matters."

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Money Matters: </em></span> Tips to save on online shopping

12/18/2012 11:24 AM

Money Matters: Holiday tipping

It's the season for giving, and in this "Money Matters," YNN's Shazia Khan has some ideas on holiday tipping.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Money Matters: </em></span> Holiday tipping

12/11/2012 01:07 PM

Money Matters: Open enrollment

Employees should open and read their open enrollment package, because it could be like getting an envelope full of cash. YNN's Tara Lynn Wagner has more in this "Money Matters."

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Money Matters: </em></span> Open enrollment

11/06/2012 01:23 PM

Money Matters: Parents With adult children need to discuss end-of-life plans

End-of-life plans are uncomfortable, but important topics of conversation that parents should have with their adult children. YNN’s Tara Lynn Wagner has some tips in this “Money Matters.”

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Money Matters: </em></span> Parents With adult children need to discuss end-of-life plans

10/30/2012 02:42 PM