Friday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: Don’t be afraid to test-drive your car salesperson. Also in the news: How your net worth compares and what matters more, 5 family vacation planning tips learned on the fly, and creative strategies for lowering your debt-to-income ratio.

Don’t Be Afraid to Test-Drive Your Car Salesperson
Switch when you need to.

How Your Net Worth Compares — and What Matters More
It’s just a just a high-level picture of your financial life.

5 Family Vacation Planning Tips I Learned on the Fly
Stay on budget while still having fun.

Try these creative strategies for lowering your debt-to-income ratio
It could be the deciding factor when applying for a loan.