Friday’s need-to-know money news

Dollar mazeFinancial advice from Woody Allen, how to avoid living off of ramen noodles in college, and what happens to your credit after a short sale.

12 Personal Finance Lessons, Broken Down, In Woody Allen’s ‘Blue Jasmine’
Financial wisdom can come from some pretty odd places.

How to Manage the Costs of College Life
Manage your money correctly and you won’t have to live off of ramen noodles.

9 Ways to Save on Sports Tickets
The less you spend on sports tickets, the more you can spend on souvenirs!

Beware escalator clause when homebuying
What to do if you find yourself in a bidding war.

How Long Does It Take to Rebuild My Credit After a Short Sale?
Unfortunately, it’s going to take a while.