Today’s top story: Using credit card points at checkout has become too easy. Also in the news: Why summer jobs are good for the teenage wallet, how to maximize your music festival savings, and how long it’ll really take you to save for a down payment.
Using Credit Card Points at Checkout Has Become Too Easy
Points may be worth less when redeemed this way. And be careful — you might even cash in points accidentally.
A Summer Job: Good for the Teenage Soul and Wallet
It’s been a rough couple of years, especially for teenagers.
Maximize your music festival savings
Summer music festivals can be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but costs can easily blow a hole in any budget.
How Long It’ll Really Take You to Save for a Down Payment
It’s probably going to take a while in this market, but let’s crunch some numbers.
Today’s top story: Financial vital signs to monitor right now. Also in the news: July’s mortgage outlook, pandemic college enrollment, and how to make some cash before returning to school. 
Today’s top story: How to travel last minute and still get a good deal. Also in the news: Streaming services are the hot new credit card rewards, how college students can make the most of their summer earnings, and how retail credit cards are squeezing the financially vulnerable.
Today’s top story: Will a summer job burn your financial aid for college? Also in the news: 4 cool-down summer escapes you can book with points, new tools that can help turn your retirement savings into a steady paycheck, and how how to find out if you’re eligible for a $20,000 payment from Equifax data breach.
Today’s top story: 9 expenses to pack in your moving budget. Also in the news: How to stretch summer job money, retaking control over car payments, and when it pays to buy a one-way plane ticket.
Today’s top story: Dear Young Girls – let’s talk about money. Also in the news: Why your teen should work this summer, a day in the life of a financial advisor, and why you should make student loan payments during your grace period.