Friday’s need-to-know money news

2Today’s top story: Knowing when it’s time to talk to a financial advisor. Also in the news: Money tips for college students, why you might need life insurance if you’re getting divorced, and five reasons why you have a bad credit score.

7 Times You Need to Talk to a Financial Advisor
Going it alone isn’t always a good idea.

Back-to-School Money Tips for College Students
How to avoid going broke in the first month.

Getting Divorced? You Might Want — or Need — Life Insurance
Covering your financial obligations.

5 Reasons You Have a Bad Credit Score
Time for credit check.

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

downloadToday’s top story: How to cut the cord to your TV and save money. Also in the news: Apps to teach kids about personal finance, how to handle your credit card debt while you’re unemployed, and what happens to your debt if you get divorced.

How to watch TV for next to nothing
Cutting the cord can save you big bucks.

7 Apps to Teach Your Kids Personal Finance Skills
Trick them into learning!

How to Handle Credit Card Debt While You’re Unemployed
You cannot ignore it.

What Happens to My Debt If I Get a Divorce?
What does and doesn’t stay with you.

Calculate the Opportunity Cost of Your Spending Habit Over Time
Just how much is that daily muffin costing you?