Friday’s need-to-know money news

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: Life without credit cards. Also in the news: What to splurge (and skimp) on for back-to-school shopping, why you should pay an extra $100 on your student loans right now, and how banks are working to gain your loyalty.

Life Without Credit Cards: How Two Families Make It Work
Could you do it?

What to Splurge (and Skimp) on for Back-to-School
Spending carefully.

5 Reasons to Pay an Extra $100 on Your Student Loans Right Now
Saving on interest.

How Banks Are Working to Gain Your Loyalty
Going beyong the free toaster.