Today’s top story: How being late on your taxes could ground your vacation plans. Also in the news: 5 ways to maximize ‘shoulder season’ travel, what it’s like to win money to pay down student loans, and why you shouldn’t use your debit card on anything you can’t afford to lose.
Late on Your Taxes? Your Vacation Plans May Get Grounded
Your passport could be in jeopardy.
5 Ways to Maximize ‘Shoulder Season’ Travel
Off-peak travel offers bargains.
What it’s really like to win money to pay down student loans
Pressing your luck.
Don’t Pay Debit on Anything You Can’t Afford to Lose
Learning from WOW Airlines.
debit vs credit
Thursday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: How student loan servicers are trying to trick you. Also in the news: When to use your debit card instead of credit, saving for your kids’ college education, and tips on getting and staying out of debt.
6 Ways Student Loan Servicers Are Trying to Trick You
Pay close attention to every correspondence.
7 Times to Use a Debit Card Instead of a Credit Card
Don’t pay the interest unless absolutely necessary.
How Much Do You Plan on Saving for Your Kids’ College Education?
Planning for one of life’s biggest expenses.
10 Ways to Get Out — and Stay Out — of Debt
Good advice.
Does Bad Credit Last Forever?
Waiting it out.