Friday’s need-to-know money news

mortgageToday’s top story: How to know you’re mortgage pre-approval worthy. Also in the news: AmEx doubles your rewards at small businesses until the end of the year, where the savviest shoppers live, and the most common money schemes people still fall for.

How to Know You’re Mortgage Preapproval Worthy
Don’t be caught by surprise.

AmEx Doubles Rewards at Small Businesses Till End of 2016
A win-win all around.

Study Finds Where the Savviest Shoppers Live and What They’re Buying
What’s happening in your area?

The Most Common Money Schemes People Still Fall For
Don’t get duped.

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: 6 ways you’re sabotaging your mortgage preapproval. Also in the news: the top 10 car buying apps, how to keep from going broke when you get divorced, and your financial to-do list for September.

Stop! 6 Ways You’re Sabotaging Your Mortgage Preapproval
Stop it!

10 Top Car-Buying Apps
Savings at your fingertips.

6 ways to keep from going broke when you get divorced
Protecting your finances during a difficult time.

Your September Financial To-Do List
New season, new tasks.