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January 01 January 01     FOLLOW US      NEWS SPORTS LIFE MONEY TECH TRAVEL OPINION WEATHER USATODAY.COM   MONEY   politics   Teacher pension timebomb awaits Ky. lawmakers     The state's teacher pension fund has only 55% of the money needed to cover benefits during the next 28 years.     Read Story     Personal Finance           12 things not to do if you win the lottery some people just cannot help themselves in avoiding the pitfalls of instant wealth.     Personal Finance           Refund-boosting tax changes, Social Security COLA made news in 2015 In what has become a year-end tradition, Congress this month extended several income-tax provisions that had expired, providing some money-saving options heading into the return-filing season that begins Jan. 19.     Personal Finance           How to create a budget and take control of your finances If you've never created a budget, just do it already. Your bank or credit card company can help - many have started categorizing spending and creating year-end reports for customers.   Advertisement   columnist           'Restricted application' strategy for Social Security is winding down Will my wife have the option of filing a "restricted application" for spousal benefits?     Personal Finance           Can I retire at 60? How to do the math Figuring out if you've saved enough is an easy calculation. So grab your calculator.     money           Millennial financial resolutions: Your first house Saving for a down payment on a house becomes easier when you know what you want.     Personal Finance           Looking to buy your first home: Set specific savings goals Saving for a down payment on a house becomes easier when you know what you want.     tech           4K TVs could add billions to our energy bills A NRDC-backed study shows 4K TVs use 30% more energy than their 1080p counterparts.     cars           Winterizing your car is a financial necessity: 4 tips Prepping your car for the winter can limit your chances of taking a hit to the pocketbook.     The Day In Pictures Gallery An Indian dancer takes pictures of his partner during the last sunset of the year on the Arabian Sea coast in Mumbai, India.The two dancers who had arrived from the Indian capital for a performance in the city were spending their evening at the beach     Popular Stories Natalie Cole, legendary songstress, dead at 65 Dubai fire under investigation as blaze smolders into 2016 Timeline: Natalie Cole's life and career   To forward this e-mail to a friend, click here You are currently subscribed to this newsletter with the address: biznewsweb@gmail.com. To UNSUBSCRIBE, please click here. Manage Subscriptions | Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights © 2016 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, Inc. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108