Monday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: Is student loan debt really ‘Good Debt’? Also in the news: Banking moves to make next year’s holidays brighter, how to save big money when buying a used car, and how to find your Social Security earnings online.

Is Student Loan Debt Really ‘Good Debt’?
How to keep your good debt from going bad.

Banking Moves to Make Next Year’s Holidays Brighter
Getting a head start on 2017.

To save big money, find the used-car-buying sweet spot
How to get the most value for your money.

You Can Find Your Social Security Earnings Online
A look into the future.