Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

Image9Today’s top story: The best way to invest $5,000. Also in the news: How a credit card helps with building credit, the life-and-death financial decision you don’t want to think about, and apps to help lazy people save money.

The Best Ways to Invest $5,000
Putting your money to work.

Building Credit? How a Credit Card ‘Gets You There Faster’
One way to build credit.

The Life-and-Death Financial Decision You Don’t Want to Think About
Life insurance is essential.

These Apps Are the Perfect Money Saving Tool For Lazy People
No more excuses.

Friday’s need-to-know money news

download (1)Today’s top story: The best credit card freebies. Also in the news: Breaking bad money habits, the worst states for retirement, and apps that can save you money while shopping.

8 Credit Cards With Freebies
Perks from the get go.

5 Ways to Break Your Bad Money Habits
Breaking the cycle.

10 Worst States for Retirement
States to reconsider.

The “Cash Back” Apps That Can Actually Save You Money When Shopping
Take your smartphone shopping.