LESSONS WITH LINDA

LESSONS WITH LINDA features weekly personal finance content from award-winning business news reporter/writer/producer Linda Bell.

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THE ASSIGNMENT

THE ASSIGNMENT aims to teach consumers about one of the top stories of the week and how it affects their wallet. 

 

THE BELL CURVE

Did he/she really say that? Did that really happen? THE BELL CURVE takes at weird and wacky stories about money.

 

DAY$ TO $AVE

Take advantage of that coupon on National Donut Day or that free meal on Labor Day. DAYS TO SAVE features some deals and discounts you might want to take advantage of.

 

TOP OF THE CLASS

Do you know how your credit score can be affected by canceling a credit card? What is an IRA? TOP OF THE CLASS takes a look at stories that can help you make smarter decisions with your money.

 

BELL'S BIG NUMBER

Not only does size matter, but numbers also matter. Whether it's 40,000 or 4 million. BELL'S BIG NUMBER explains why and how a particular "big" number affects your wallet.

 

HOW TO?

How do you apply for a mortgage? How do you check your credit score? HOW TO explains how to tackle the basics.

 

WORK TO DO

Looking for a job? Want to know which companies are hiring? Check out WORK TO DO!

 

WHAT'S NEW?

WHAT'S NEW focuses on new and potential products and innovations that can help you manage your money better.

 

BIZ BLAST FROM THE PAST

Do you know what happened on a particular day in history? BIZ BLAST FROM THE PAST connects history, business, and money.

 

CONSUMER CAUTION

High prices? The latest product recall? CONSUMER CAUTION gives consumers all the news they need to know to protect their money and their mind.

 

DAMN THAT SCAM

Thieves and scammers are out to get your money and personal information. Protect yourself with DAMM THAT SCAM. 

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MONEY ON YOUR MIND QUIZ

Do you always have money on your mind? Take the MONEY ON YOUR MIND QUIZ and see if you can identify some of this week's money headlines!