Friday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: Using credit card points at checkout has become too easy. Also in the news: Why summer jobs are good for the teenage wallet, how to maximize your music festival savings, and how long it’ll really take you to save for a down payment.

Using Credit Card Points at Checkout Has Become Too Easy
Points may be worth less when redeemed this way. And be careful — you might even cash in points accidentally.

A Summer Job: Good for the Teenage Soul and Wallet
It’s been a rough couple of years, especially for teenagers.

Maximize your music festival savings
Summer music festivals can be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but costs can easily blow a hole in any budget.

How Long It’ll Really Take You to Save for a Down Payment
It’s probably going to take a while in this market, but let’s crunch some numbers.

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