Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: Crush impulse buying with these 4 Jedi mind tricks. Also in the news: 4 ways to make money as a college student, how and why to place a fraud alert on your credit lines, and what to do if you’ve lowballed yourself into a crummy salary.

Crush Impulse Buying With These 4 Jedi Mind Tricks
Buy this you won’t.

4 Ways to Make Money as a College Student
So you’re not stuck with ramen.

How to Place a Fraud Alert on Your Credit, and Why
Monitoring your credit lines.

How to Negotiate After You’ve Lowballed Yourself Into a Crummy Salary
Don’t accept less than you’re worth.