Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: How to keep an eye on your college kid’s spending. Also in the news: How to help your kid get a credit card in college, what you need to know about stock splits, and the 10 things every non-finance person needs to know about finance.

How to Keep an Eye on Your College Kid’s Spending
Making sure they don’t go nuts.

How to Help Your Kid Get a Credit Card in College
Finding the best way to help.

Stock Splits: What They Are, How They Affect Your Portfolio
What you need to know.

10 Things Every Non-Finance Person Should Know About Finance
Learning the essentials.

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: What you need to know about the new overtime pay rule. Also in the news: Using a personal loan to pay for your wedding, the most aggravating things about your cable bill, and how Fanny Mae is making things easier for first-time home buyers.

Overtime pay: What you need to know about the new rule
An additional 4.2 million salaried workers are now eligible for overtime pay.

Something Borrowed: Using a Personal Loan to Pay for a Wedding
Financing your big day.

Here Are the 3 Most Aggravating Things About Your Cable TV Bill
Piles of extra fees.

First-Time Homebuyer or No Credit History? Fannie Mae Update May Help
Making the process easier.