Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: What to buy and skip in September. Also in the news: 5 times to stash your cash and pay with plastic, what college freshman need to know about their student loans, and how to choose the best approach to managing your investments.

What to Buy (and Skip) in September

5 Times to Stash Your Cash and Pay With Plastic
Protecting your purchases.

What College Freshmen Need to Know About Their Student Loans
A whole new world of financial obligation.

How to choose the best approach to managing your investments


It’s all about streamlining.