Thursday’s need-to-know money news

common-retirement-mistakesToday’s top story: How much should you save for retirement? Also in the news: Tips for buying a home if you have student loans, what to expect from bankruptcy counseling, and how men and women retire differently.

How Much Should You Save for Retirement?
Establishing guidelines.

5 Tips For Buying A Home If You Have Student Loans
Navigating a mortgage and loans.

Bankruptcy Counseling: What It Is, What to Expect
Making difficult decisions.

How (and Why) Men and Women Retire Differently
Taking risks.

Friday’s need-to-know money news

types-of-scholarshipsToday’s top story: Companies that help you repay or avoid student loans. Also in the news: Solutions to your retirement fund shortfall, debunking Social Security myths, and why Walmart is suing Visa.

6 Companies That Help You Repay or Avoid Student Loans
Alternative options.

10 Solutions to Your Retirement Fund Shortfall
There’s still time to catch up.

Debunking 3 Big Myths About Social Security
Getting to the truth.

Why Walmart is suing Visa, and what it means for your credit cards
Safety first.