Monday’s need-to-know money news

Zemanta Related Posts ThumbnailToday’s top story: Money tips for new college grads. Also in the news: Lying to yourself about finances, the pros and cons of auto financing, and ranking the 50 states for retirement.

Money tips college graduates can use
Welcome to the real world!

3 Financial Fibs You Tell Yourself
Paying off debt and building your savings aren’t mutually exclusive.

Auto Financing vs. Paying in Cash: What Are the Costs and Benefits?
Evaluating present vs future costs.

Report ranks best, worst states for retirement
Where does your state rank?

What You Should (and Shouldn’t) Overlook During an Open House
You can always change the paint.