Thursday’s need-to-know money news

imagesToday’s top story: How to tame your student loans. Also in the news: Why you shouldn’t skimp on insurance, critical personal finance tips for your first years after college, and three bills to pay off before you retire.

How to Tame Your Student Loans (Told in Under 350 Words)
Wrangling your student debt.

Don’t Skimp on Your Insurance
Pay now or pay more later.

4 Critical Personal Finance Tips for Your First Years After College
It’s a whole new world.

3 bills to pay off before you retire
Smoother sailing.