Thursday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: Wake up to the truth about ‘dream schools.’ Also in the news: 4 things to stop doing online immediately, recognizing the signs of financial abuse, and why carrying a balance won’t boost your credit score.

Wake Up to the Truth About ‘Dream Schools’
Thinking beyond the elites.

Stop Doing These 4 Things Online — Immediately
It’s National Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

Don’t Ignore the Signs of Financial Abuse
Nearly 70% of millennial women have experienced financial abuse.

Carrying a Balance Won’t Boost Your Credit Score
Busting a myth.