Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: How to get the credit reports you’re entitled to. Also in the news: Demystifying credit scores, how to master your holiday shopping list, and what kind of credit you’ll need to get a student loan.

I Want My Free Credit Reports
How to get what you’re entitled to.

What to Do When Your Partner Commits Financial Infidelity
What do you do when your partner goes rogue?

Do I Need a Good Credit Score to Get Student Loans?
Is this the one loan where credit history doesn’t matter?

10 Things Consumers Don’t Understand About Credit Scores
Demystifying your scores.

How To Master Your Holiday Shopping List
The sooner you start shopping, the better.