Friday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: NerdWallet Survey: Nearly half of Americans emotionally overspend. Also in the news: RushCard holders are in for a $10 million payout, the best way to make extra money, and why some are worried student loan robocalls could increase under Trump.

NerdWallet Survey: Nearly Half of Americans Emotionally Overspend
Are you one of them?

RushCard Holder? You Might Get Slice of $10 Million Payout
Settlement for 2015 system breakdown.

Ask Brianna: What’s the Best Way to Make Extra Money?
Searching for side gigs.

Why some are worried student loan borrowers may get a flood of robocalls under Trump
Loan companies could lose their limits.

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

dog holding a purse with money in its mouth. isolated on white bToday’s top story: How to save without using your savings account. Also in the news: Why you should have a separate bank account for your side jobs, the bad side to inactive credit, and how much it really costs to own a dog.

4 Ways to Save Without Your Savings Account
Under the mattress doesn’t count.

Why You Need a Separate Bank Account for Your Side Job
Keeping your money straight.

Inactive Credit: How Long It Takes, and How to Use a Credit Card to Prevent It
Not using credit can actually hurt your score.

This is how much it really costs to own a dog per year
Man’s best friend can get pretty pricey.