Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

Image9Today’s top story: How to manage your money right from your smartphone. Also in the news: How that smartphone could cost more than you realize, how to save money on college text books, and what happens to a loved one’s debt after they die.

7 Personal Finance Apps to Manage your Money
Money management right at your fingertips.

Why Your Smartphone Costs More Than You Realize
Especially if you’re clumsy.

How to Save Money on College Textbooks
The most expensive books you’ll barely read.

Could I Inherit My Loved One’s Debt?
What happens to debt after death?

To Become Financially Independent, Embrace These Five Habits
The road to independence.