Monday’s need-to-know money news

No sharksWhy you’re never really alone while shopping at the mall, what debt you should focus on first after graduating, and how to protect your finances from natural disasters (sharknado!).

Is Your Mall Spying on You?
Your cellphone could be providing retailers with a wealth of information.

How to Keep Telemarketers at Bay
Putting a stop to those annoying calls for good.

How Grads Should Prioritize Their Debt Repayment
Find out which debt should take the highest priority.

How to Save for Retirement on a Small Salary
Saving for retirement is possible even when living paycheck-to-paycheck.

Prepare Your House and Finances for a Natural Disaster
Protecting your house and your wallet from unexpected disasters.

Friday’s need-to-know money news

House With Tree DamageHow to prepare for a disaster, avoid the financial pitfalls that come with a speeding ticket and how to get the latest iDevice without destroying your family budget.

How to Plan for Any Disaster
Preparing for the unexpected.

Do Employer Credit Checks Damage Credit Scores?
Understanding employer’s right to access your credit information.

5 Tickets That Will Ruin Your Insurance
Slow down to avoid paying extra.

5 Frugal Summer Activities to Beat the Heat

Staying cool doesn’t have to melt your wallet.

Don’t Let Gadgets Devour the Family Budget
Sometimes the latest isn’t the greatest.