Category: Personal Finance

Imagine this scenario: You have no credit card debt, either because you paid it off or because you completely avoided it. You have an excellent […]

How easy is it to fall into the financial phishing trap? Just ask Twitter user Peter Ganst . He faced “the most likely phishing attempt […]

Premium credit cards were pretty standard: you earned airline miles, you earned points at the hotel, or you received a cash refund. But as credit […]

Do you remember that time when Seuss Orman said that we should take all the money we piss on coffee and put it in instead? […]

When considering which credit card to apply for, you may first notice if the card has a sign up bonus or offers a high rate […]

If you are planning to go to college next year as a new or returning student, you should apply for federal financial aid now. I […]

How would you use the extra $ 500 each month? Would you spend it on waste, spend on bills, or increase your savings? To determine […]

Several major brokerage firms, such as Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade, announced this week that they will slash their commissions on online stock and ETF […]

If you are anxious to get another credit card to reward your trip for a nice and enjoyable sign up bonus, there is a brand […]

Nothing saves you the hassle of vacation planning like finding the hotel you want to book with a resort fee. Maybe you were intrigued by […]

Do you always use your airline or hotel points? Do you even know if they have an expiration date? If you have no idea, you […]

Would you pay more than par for a Big Mac McDonald’s? If you’ve been trying to buy a DoorDash one-cent hamburger this week, you may […]

If you want to improve your credit rating, you need to make payments on all your debts on time, have small balances on your credit […]

So: you start a podcast. Of course, there are already 750,000 of them, but you will have 750,001. You choose the subject area. Rope into […]

On any trip, even after you redeem your credit card points for travel rewards, you still have some remaining expenses. You can use points to […]

Hate to smash your pumpkin spice dreams, but surprise! Holidays are just around the corner. If you’re planning on getting into holiday entertainment of any […]

If you are registered with a credit monitoring application, you are probably familiar with its most common warning: “No major change in your credit balance.” […]

We can talk about money in this corner of Lifehacker all day every day, but outside the warm two-cent box, talking about money is still […]

You don’t need a perfect credit rating to access the best loan and credit card rates, but if you wanted to get it anyway, how […]

If you don’t have to buy groceries or essentials in bulk, you might assume that shopping at warehouse clubs like Costco or Sam’s Club just […]

What would you do if you received a large amount of inheritance? If you want to be financially prudent, the answer is nothing – at […]

If you’re trying to furnish your home for little money, you quickly realize (perhaps using a plastic storage basket as a coffee table) that this […]

For several months we have been talking about our inverted economy and what that might mean for your finances if we experience a recession. While […]

Your first few years after college are like being thrown into a bad game show. You need to balance a new career, a plethora of […]

In the midst of the near-constant discussion of the impending recession, you may have noticed some din about our worsening national deficit . But you […]

If you want more options and less competition, the first week of fall is a great time to buy a home. As Miabel Salzano reports […]

When Paul, a freelancer in New York, was unable to get a response from a consultant client who owed him money, he thought he might […]

Despite the fact that many of us were taught as children that it is impolite to talk about money, the world is filled with people […]

If you’re trying to live a lifestyle that helps mitigate the effects of climate change, you may decide to fly less often or eat less […]

With all the major corporate data breaches uncovered over the past few years, you might have forgotten that Yahoo revealed 500 million account passwords in […]

Avoiding bank fees is one of the pillars of financial well-being, but it can be challenging to achieve when it comes to the unplanned moments […]

As soon as you notice a transaction that your credit or debit card doesn’t seem to match, your heart rate starts to quicken, right? Your […]

If you are a college student who is also a parent, you may not be aware that there are federal grants to help you pay […]

Walmart is launching two new credit cards next week, both promising big rewards for the retailer’s fans. But the money-back credit card industry is very […]

It’s one thing to be frugal. You know what you want to spend your money on and you prioritize it. You know what you don’t […]

The attacks on two of Saudi Arabia’s oil plants over the weekend could spell higher gas prices here in the United States. But how long? […]

Although customs vary around the world, tipping is the norm in the United States. We know that. We accept this. And we’ve watched tip rates […]

If you got dizzy last night watching the 10 Democratic nominees debate at one stage , you may have missed Andrew Young’s statement during his […]

Earlier this week, we asked you to share your favorite thrifty hack – and you’ve done it. Lifehacker readers have tricks for everything from haircuts […]

With the simplicity of services like Credit Karma and Credit Sesame, it’s now easier than ever to go online to check your credit score. Swinging […]