Friday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: 7 ways your small business can spend smarter. Also in the news: How to pay for summer fun, interest rates on new federal student loans going up for 2022-23, and why you shouldn’t wait to sell your used car.

7 Ways Your Small Business Can Spend Smarter
Small-business owners detail the money lessons they’ve learned over the years and especially during the pandemic.

How to Pay for Summer Fun: Financing Boats, RVs and More
Before deciding to finance a summer toy, consider your budget, what financing options make the most sense and any related costs.

Interest Rates on New Federal Student Loans Going Up for 2022-23
Federal student loan interest rates will increase over 1 percentage point; the changes go into effect July 1.

Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Sell Your Used Car
Thanks to inflation, prices for used cars are through the roof—but they won’t be forever.

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: 5 tips to keep a landscaping project on time and under budget. Also in the news: The mortgage outlook for June, student loan interest rates to increase July 1st, and how to get Amazon Prime Day prices without a membership.

5 Tips to Keep a Landscaping Project on Time, Under Budget
DIY projects can give your yard a new look on a short timeline, even with a low budget.

Mortgage Outlook: June Rates Could Rise If Bond Market Acts Out
How things look for the month ahead.

Federal Student Loan Interest Rates to Increase July 1
Rates will rise to 3.73% for the 2021-22 academic year after the historic low of 2.75% for the past year.

How to Get Amazon Prime Day Deals Without Paying for a Membership
Prime Day is just around the corner.

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: Federal student loan interest rates to increase July 1st. Also in the news: What it would take to solve the student debt crisis, 4 tips for small business owners paying down pandemic debt, and how to be a better long-distance caregiver.

Federal Student Loan Interest Rates to Increase July 1
Rates will rise to 3.73% for the 2021-22 academic year after the historic low of 2.75% for the past year.

What Would It Take to Solve the Student Debt Crisis?
It’ll take more than debt forgiveness.

4 Tips for Small-Business Owners Paying Down Pandemic Debt
Paying down pandemic debt can help business owners rebuild and reinvest in their companies.

How to Be a Better Long-Distance Caregiver
Get the most out of technology, local helpers and available benefits when caring for a loved one from afar.