Thursday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: 3 ways debt settlement may not be the fix you expect. Also in the news: NFL great Eric Dickerson shares money and life lessons, where to find low-cost checking and the reason why most people get rejected for a personal loan.

3 Ways Debt Settlement May Not Be the Fix You Expect
What debt settlement companies won’t tell you.

NFL Great Eric Dickerson Shares Money and Life Lessons
Tips from the Hall of Famer.

Consumers Can Find Low-Cost Checking, Despite Bank of America Move
Alternatives to BoA.

The reason why most people get rejected for a personal loan
Know the score.