This week’s money news

This week’s top story: What to expect if the Credit Card Competition Act passes. In other news: How to avoid the cost, risk and stress of unneeded medical tests, how to get the best interest rate on your business loan, and get ready for an even busier holiday travel season in 2023.

What to Expect if the Credit Card Competition Act Passes
Will consumers experience lower prices, gutted rewards programs — or nothing at all?

How to Avoid the Cost, Risk and Stress of Unneeded Medical Tests
More than half of the billions of annual tests in the U.S. may be unnecessary. Here’s how to talk to your doctor about it.

How to Get the Best Interest Rate on Your Business Loan
The interest rate you receive is generally tied to the lender’s perception of your ability to repay the loan.

Get Ready for an Even Busier Holiday Travel Season in 2023
In our annual holiday travel survey, 50% of respondents reported plans to hit the road for the holidays.

This week’s money news

This week’s top story: How to protect yourself from student loan scams as bills resume. In other news: Increased commuting costs, how Disney turned Halloween into a money-making machine, and 3 steps to booking holiday travel.

How to Protect Yourself From Student Loan Scams as Bills Resume
If you get a random text or call about your student loans, it’s likely a scam.

Commuter Snapshot: Most Workers Hit the Roads as Costs Increase
Lower relative wages make increased commuting costs tough to handle.

How Disney Turned Halloween Into a Money-Making Machine
With after-hours parties and seasonal treats, Disney has thoroughly capitalized on the spooky season.

Ask a Travel Nerd: 3 Steps to Booking Holiday Travel
Book in October and consider traveling on off days to avoid high prices and overwhelming crowds.

This week’s money news

This week’s top story: Steps to do before the redesigned 2024 FAFSA launches in December. In other news: 3 ways to stretch your dollar on a European vacation in 2023, the best time to book holiday travel is very soon, and housing shortage can’t be fixed with polite nudges, pocket change.

Do This Before the Redesigned 2024 FAFSA Launches in December
Here are steps you can take now to make sure you’re ready to go when the new FAFSA is released in December.

3 Ways to Stretch Your Dollar on a European Vacation in 2023
Avoid tourist hotspots and travel offseason to save. You could even get some cash back on delayed flights.

The Best Time to Book Holiday Travel Is Very Soon
Book this year’s Thanksgiving flights ASAP, and consider booking end-of-the-year fares by mid-October for the best prices.

Housing Shortage Can’t Be Fixed With Polite Nudges, Pocket Change
The federal government is skirting the housing shortage timidly instead of tackling it boldly.